mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
even if ...; even supposing that ...
error; mistake; slip; bug
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
wincing; cowering; shrinking; flinching; recoiling
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
(made of) stone; stone-built
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to throw into; to toss into
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
(power of) understanding; comprehensive faculty
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
at that time; in those days