where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to look forward to something
around the world; throughout the world
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
property; fortune; means; assets
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
although I say; although one might say; although called
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
script; screenplay; scenario
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
strategy guide (book, e.g. for a video game); playing guide; book of hints
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
feeling; sense; impression
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked