far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to go upstream; to go up (a river); to go back (to the past or origin); to date back (to); to trace back (to)
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
way one walks; one's walk
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
venomous snake; poisonous snake
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
information bureau; intelligence department
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to be entwined; to be involved
decrease; reduction; decline
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
new building; new construction