to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to brave a danger; to take a risk
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
silence; stillness; quietness
to lose one's senses; to go mad; to go off the rails; to fool around; to mess around; to lark about
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
stock; products; goods (esp. stolen); loot; spoils
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
pin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin); (bowling) pin; pin; flagstick; (a) one (on dice or Japanese playing cards); first; top
coin toss; coin flip; toss of a coin
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
writing; composition; essay; sentence
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
offensive (movement); aggression
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
foolhardiness; daredevil courage
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
septic tank truck; honey wagon
to suck; to draw out; to aspirate; to start to suck; to begin sucking
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success