division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
perverseness; obstinacy; something unreasonable (like pushing a cart from the side (instead of from behind)); side wheel throw (judo)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
scraps; cut end; cut-off piece
(dead) end; end of the line
empty lot; vacant plot of land
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
receiving in advance (e.g. wages, interest); taking before others; anticipation; being ahead of (e.g. the times); prefetch; anticipatory completion (i.e. finishing another's sentence)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
Indian cuisine; Indian cooking; Indian food
chai (black tea with milk, sugar and spices); masala chai
supply; supplying; replenishment
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour; savage valor; brute courage
to feel depressed; to be in low spirits; to mope
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
filling (up) a hole; filling in (for a gap, vacancy, etc.); stopgap; making up (for a loss, damage, etc.); covering (a deficit); fill-in-the-blank activity
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
shepherd's song; pastoral poem; pastoral song; pastoral
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
top notch; first rate; top-of-the-line; leading
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
fate; destiny; predestination
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
fixed; obvious; commonplace