to pass (of time); to elapse
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
in one's own way or style
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
although I say; although one might say; although called
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
beyond that point; after that
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
many; numerous; various; large number of
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject