even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
storehouse; warehouse; godown
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
accurate; correct; precise; exact
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
transactions; dealings; business
to talk; to chat; to chatter
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
time; hour; period; class
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
(official) audience; interview; reception; meeting with one's lawyer (while detained or imprisoned)
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible