skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
steady; sound; reliable; solid
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
horse laugh; guffaw; wild laughter
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
one's family; family member
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
chief executive officer; CEO
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
charitable organization; charitable institution; charity
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
generously; liberally; magnanimously
mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
furious opposition; strong opposition; vehement protest
sleepover; overnight stay
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
in addition to; apart from
legal; lawful; legitimate
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
leadership; initiative; spearhead
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)