unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
manners; behavior; behaviour
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
here and there; in places
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
without leaving any trace
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
contemplation; meditation
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
not worth considering; out of the question
essence; true nature; substance; reality
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
private; non-public; secret; closed-door; closed
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
first meeting; first interview with
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
sanity; consciousness; soberness
true character; true heart; true spirit
after all; anyway; actually; well, ...; ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
seeming (to be); appearing; apparently
jumping to a hasty conclusion; premature judgement
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently