I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
servant; manservant; menial
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to feel; to sense; to experience
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
money order; draft; exchange (e.g. foreign)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
one machine; one aircraft; one life
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
difficult to ...; hard to ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in