prefix for forming ordinal numbers
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to wriggle; to writhe; to squirm; to scrawl
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
otherwise; or else; if not
aggressor; assailant; invader
murder; homicide; manslaughter
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to be too late; to be too slow
to be square; to be angular; to be jagged; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
professional killer; hit man
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
double; twice (as much); twofold
to break the rules; to violate the rules; to infringe the rules
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
contraband (goods); prohibited goods
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to commit a crime; to do evil
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody