uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
preface; introduction; preamble
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
interruption; interference; butting in
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
building (construction) site
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
to project; to stick out; to stand out
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
rebar; (iron) reinforcing bar; reinforcing steel; reinforced concrete
wood (for building); lumber; timber
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
selling oneself (into bondage) (esp. for prostitutes)
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
last days; the end; one's fate
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
scum of society; good-for-nothing; vermin
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
(not) even once; (not) ever
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple