swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
common knowledge; well-known fact
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to find difficult to guess; to struggle to work out; to be unable to figure out
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
making money; making a profit
origin; source; exit; point of departure; time to take action
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
having said that; on the other hand
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
moron; idiot; stupid person
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
capital; funds; seed money; asset
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
to intend; to be sure that