mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
inattention; absent-mindedness
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
simply; merely; only; solely
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
settlement; conclusion; summary
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
majority decision; majority vote; majority rule
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
never mind!; don't worry about it
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
nervousness; oversensitivity
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback