rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
more losses than wins (sport)
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is
gore; triangular piece of fabric, used for making skirts, umbrellas, etc.
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords
leaving a restaurant without paying; dine and dash; bilking
(someone else's) child; child; kid
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
all one has; all one's possessions
freighter (vessel); cargo ship
trio; gang of three; threesome
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
habitual criminal; recidivist; recidivism; habitual criminal activity
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
note (letter) left behind; will
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
one's house; one's home; one's family
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
sinking; foundering; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
insolent fellow; rude fellow
to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group); to assemble (as a military unit or posse); to be quartered (in a particular location)
spread; span; expanse; extent
loss; defeat; counter for losses
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
hidden treasure; treasured article
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)