to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
outside of one's area of expertise
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
negotiations; discussions; connection
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
number one; first; best; most; game; round
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
rational; reasonable; logical
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
cooperation; collaboration
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern