after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
diversion; distraction; feint
two classes; double; two sets
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
spacious; roomy; large; extensive (business, dealings, etc.); large (scale); broad
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
only; merely; but; no more than
ability; capability; skill
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
old friend; familiar face
in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
never mind!; don't worry about it
such; this sort of; like this
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal
trouble of going somewhere
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
insurance; guarantee; warranty
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine