to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
to be in danger of; to be liable to
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
news; word; tidings; omen
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
beforehand; in advance; previously
to promise; to abridge; to simplify; to reduce
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
materials; data; document
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
contraband (goods); prohibited goods
smuggling; contraband trade
human relations; personal relationships
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
testimony; (verbal) evidence
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
single word; a few words; brief comment
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
very much; exceedingly; extremely
expression; look; countenance; face
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
first thing in the morning
in succession; one after another
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
extent to which (something) is true or false; whether or not (something) is true
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye