boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
fake; something false; sham; deception
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
more than usual; especially; particularly
underwater navigation; going underground; going into hiding; travelling incognito
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
student number (for seating, etc. in class)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
for a change; for variety's sake
retribution; retributive justice; karma; just deserts; poetic justice; reward and punishment for one's past behavior
example; illustration; precedent
belief; faith; conviction
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
a real man would (shut up and) ...
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
police officer; policeman; policewoman
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
year in, year out; always; 24-7
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
I appreciate your efforts
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
personal; individual; private
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit