to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to jar; to grate; to make others uncomfortable
(the) haves; those who have
living by oneself; living alone
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
breasts; buttocks; (lit.) two hills
staying somewhere else (overnight); spending the night away (e.g. from home); going home (e.g. from hospital) for the night; sleepover
you'll pay for this!; you'd better keep your mouth shut!; you won't get away with this!
sinking; foundering; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
greedy; ruthless; cruel; exploitative
southernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)
to look dead on the inside; to have a blank expression
lock; padlock; tablet; pill
total (money); full amount; sum
underground world; underground society
right behind; just behind; directly behind
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
mortgage; security; hypothec; pledge
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
object of avid desire; object of envy
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
sanction; approval; decision
with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
business rival; professional jealousy
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
kickoff party; rally; pep party
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
to pick a fight (with); to find fault (with)
accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation
to become emaciated; to waste away; to grow thin and worn out
business world; business circles; (the) industry