strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to put into effect; to put into practice
not necessarily so; is not always true
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
useless; vain; aimless; idle
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
willpower; energy; vitality
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
nightlife districts; drinking districts
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
having said that; on the other hand
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole