snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
on the way back; when about to go back
to set about preparations
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
so what!; who gives a damn?
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to emboss; to carve in relief; to bring to the fore; to accentuate; to throw into relief
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
nightcap; a drink before sleeping
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
fast-talking; rapid talking
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
lacking a plan; haphazard
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
sounding each other out; probing each other
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
preparations for a journey; travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
series (of something); range (e.g. of mountains)
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
setting off (on a trip); departure
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
pass (e.g. backstage pass); permit (to pass or travel); laissez passer; passport
endorsement (of a cheque, bill, etc.); verification of authenticity (written on the back of a scroll); certificate of authenticity; note written on the back of a scroll; comment; proof
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
course; route; path; process; stages
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
in order; in turn; one by one