to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
packing; crating; packaging
selection; sorting; culling; screening; triage
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
to be silent; to say nothing
assumption; supposition; hypothesis; supposition
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
light meal; snack; refreshments
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
if it is (the case that ...)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
dull sound; muffled sound
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
that person; that gentleman; that lady
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot