as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
having very little difference between one another; being much of a muchness; being more or less the same; pointless competition (between two equally unimpressive parties); pissing contest
name; given name; first name
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to prove a loss; to be a disadvantage; to not pay
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
story; tale; talk; discussion
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
article offered at a bargain price