to disappear; to vanish; to abscond; to decamp
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
with a great deal of effort; laboriously
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
series (of something); range (e.g. of mountains)
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
trio; gang of three; threesome
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to serve; to work for; to attend
finding employment; getting a job
system; institution; organization; organisation
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
outside of; not covered by
small consideration (remuneration, token of gratitude)
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
private funds; own funds; private property
unconditionally; as a rule
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
if you think about it; come to think of it
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
how long; how far; how much
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up