monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
identification papers; ID
not caring; not giving a damn
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
silk tree (Albizia julibrissin)
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
to be shrewd; to be sharp; to keep your wits about you; (lit.) to pluck out the eye of a live horse
international community; international society; the world
government body; government agency
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
bureau director; office chief
application; request; petition
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
intention; idea; inclination; wish
a few years ago; some years back