bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
to spread; to be propagated
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
legal; lawful; legitimate
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
number (of long, cylindrical things, movies, trains, home runs, etc.)
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
to be lazy; to be idle; to slack; to neglect (e.g. one's work); to be neglectful of; to skip (e.g. school)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
stimulating; exciting; provocative
arrival of goods; goods received
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to shout (in anger); to yell
quickly; swishing; whooshing
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault