to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
other companies in the same business; rival firms
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
arrangement; pact; agreement
business world; business circles; (the) industry
to glare at each other; to confront each other
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
individual; private person; personal; private
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
this world; this life; world of the living
exemplar; model; example; pattern
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase