cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
economical; comparatively cheap
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
(a business) open all night
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
drinking bout; merrymaking
vulgar; mean; base; coarse; crude
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
one's possessions; ownership
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
consequently; as a result
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
preliminary arrangements; spade work
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to order; to command; to appoint
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
bribe; sweetener; douceur
pale; pallid; bluish-white
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
illegal; illicit; unlawful
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning