to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments; nit (unit of surface brightness equal to 1 candela per square meter)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
both hands; both arms; ten
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
although I say; although one might say; although called
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
library (usu. single-room); small library
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which