major loss; crushing defeat; big discount
complaint; quibble; niggle; finding fault; false accusation
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group)
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
like that; that way; thus
sweet (flavour); sweet (of alcohol); sweet (e.g. melody); pleasant (e.g. atmosphere); suite (of rooms); suite
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
compromise; mutual concessions; give-and-take
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
point where two ocean currents meet (e.g. a warm current and a cold current); (arch.) attractive glance
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
trio; gang of three; threesome
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
dryer (esp. hair); drier; blower
maritime; marine transportation
smuggling; contraband trade
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
the big two...; two major...; two main...
port city; harbour city; harbor city
to develop into a serious incident
to fight to the bitter end
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard