past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
close; intimate; on good terms
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
discovery; detection; finding
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
authorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned; this office
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
burned down; entirely destroyed
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
name; given name; first name
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)