to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
writing implement; writing tool
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
to use and then throw away
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
rescue mission; evacuation operation
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
password; watchword; motto; slogan
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
literally; to the letter; literal
sealing (away); containment; suppression; seal; place where something is sealed; seam (of an envelope)
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
secret feud; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to lead a life; to live a life
after the end (of something)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
abnormal phenomenon; anomaly
ghost; revenant; spirit (of the dead); departed soul
stollen (German fruit cake)
prescribed form (of writing); format
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
dried slices of steamed sweet potato
variety show (on TV or radio)
with a (light) slapping sound
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility