this sort of; this type of
dilettante; person of unusual tastes; person with strange hobbies; person of refined taste; connoisseur
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
written oath; covenant; pledge
to be profitable; to yield a profit
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
difficult voyage; stormy passage; hard flight; rough going; running into trouble; proceeding with difficulty
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
discernment; penetration; keen insight; your discernment; your insight; your conjecture
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to keep standing; to stand motionless
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
peace talks; peace negotiations
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
undisputed; entirely; perfect
license; licence; permission; driver's license
to let an opportunity slip
laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff
boneless (of a fillet, etc.); without bone; lacking (moral) conviction; weak-principled; having no backbone
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
(theatrical) fighting scene
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon