reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
further; even more; still more; all the more
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
as you know; as you are aware
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
law of cause and effect; principle of causality
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
emergency; extreme; great; extraordinary
minute; fine; detailed; subtle
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point