to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
almost every day; almost daily
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
overfishing; overhunting; indiscriminate fishing; indiscriminate hunting
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
breeding; propagation; reproduction; multiplication; increase
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
danger; peril; hazard; risk
instead; but (on the other hand)
all; entire; whole; altogether
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
slight; insignificant; small
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals