unbelievable; incredible; implausible
(someone else's) daughter
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
decorum; propriety; politeness
worn-out; shabby; seedy; wrinkled-up; threadbare
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
discomfort index; temperature-humidity index
sudden rise; steep climb; zoom; trending
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
all; entire; whole; altogether
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
these guys; these fellows
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
corrupt policeman; dirty cop
vice; immorality; corruption
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
threat; intimidation; menace
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)