big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
pregnancy; conception; gestation
abortion; to be interrupted; to be discontinued; to be suspended
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
power; might; authority; influence
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
fifth day of the month; five days
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
(doing something) in tears