cobra twist; abdominal stretch
creak; squeak; creaking sound
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
locking technique in judo
to pay out of one's own pocket
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
(bank) balance; remainder
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to be pretentious; to put on airs
capital; funds; seed money; asset
unless one ...; if one does not ...
sorry; excuse me; thank you
shaking (e.g. a container); milkshake; shake
title deed; certificate of title
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
dramatic pose; grand gesture; grandstanding
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition