what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
for the present; for the time being
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
practical question; practical problem; practical matter
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
privately printed book; private (press) edition
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to roll about; to writhe about
cunning and wickedness; cunning and wicked person
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
entering the starting gate
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
reference data; reference material
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)
anger; being angry; being mad
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
foolish thing; stupid thing; absurdity; fool; idiot; moron
it's probably so; it stands to reason
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
to make an appeal; to urge