riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
underground world; underground society
of course; certainly; naturally
small fraction; small proportion
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to shake; to waver; to tremble
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
pollution; contamination; corruption; graft
concentration; thickness; density; cardinality
rising; ascending; climbing
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
programme; program; plans; arrangements
interruption; suspension; break
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
question; inquiry; enquiry
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless