mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
blur; blurred; indistinct
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
ratio; proportion; percentage
to brave a danger; to take a risk
excessive profits; unfair profit; exorbitant interest; usury
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration; contamination
state secrets; secrets of the state
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
secrecy; highly classified information
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
when it becomes; when it comes to
to give the stamp of approval
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
going through; going via; going by way of
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
class-A; A class; A grade