to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
a few years ago; some years back
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
bond; bill; certificate; security
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
company; corporation; workplace
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
one's post; place of work; workplace
(social) position; status
income; receipts; revenue
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
change of occupation; career change
accounting; administration (of money)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to accept; to receive; to agree
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
security for a loan; collateral
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
training (esp. in-service); induction course
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
intimidation; threat; bluster
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
to harm; to cause harm to
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed