being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
(political) power; authority; influence
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
almost; roughly; approximately
winner-takes-all (system)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
clear; precise; definite; distinct
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
to live; to make a living; to get on with
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
one's share; one's portion
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
how long; how far; how much
the other day; lately; recently
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
it is I who should say so
story; tale; talk; discussion
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor