to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
way (of doing); manner; method; means
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
secret passage; underground passage; loophole; hole one can go through; opening
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
broadband; brokers' broker
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
tool (esp. software, etc.); tour (e.g. Tour de France)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
manager; landlord; warden; root (user)
power; authority; jurisdiction
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)