elementary level; beginner level
equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
sentiment; sentimentality
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
single; single bed; hotel room with a single bed; single-breasted; single-cuffed; single width (of cloth; usu. 0.71 meters); singles (e.g. in tennis)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
supporting evidence; corroboration
feeling; sense; impression
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
real thing; original; actual
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
elegant; graceful; refined
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
tenderhearted; faint of heart
to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
drug trafficking; dealing in illegal drugs
anonymity; using an assumed name
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
judge; judiciary; administration of justice; judicial authorities
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
bygones; the past; past event
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
goodness; excellence; virtue
sincere; honest; faithful
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
many; a lot; much; multitude