rather; better; instead; if anything
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to affect someone's prestige; to be beneath one's dignity
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
donation; contribution; offering
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
to tell (on someone); to tattle; to snitch
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
that; the matter in question
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
manager; administrator; landlord; root (user)
to be answerable (for); to take the blame
indictment; prosecution; complaint
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
something like ...; something called ...
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
such ... as; or some such
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)