first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to creep about; to crawl around
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
inspection; examination; checking
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
crushing to death; crushing (hope, freedom, etc.); suppression; quashing
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour