to say; to tell; to state; to do
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to shake one's head (in denial)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
rule; reign; government; governing
tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland
to concern; to be related
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
amount of material resources
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
instigator; originator; initiator; torch bearer; incendiary; agitator
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
perpetual youth and longevity
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
originally; by nature; from the start
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
main question; real issue at hand