nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
hand used like a sword in striking
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
nuisance money; money paid to make up for inconvenience caused
use; utilization; utilisation; application
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
dwelling; house; residence; address
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to go too far; to go to excess
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
grey moustache; white beard
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
suddenly; all of a sudden
paying an unannounced visit; rudeness
letter; missive; note; mail
at first; in the beginning; originally
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to go out and away; to leave
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means