cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
a lot; to a very great extent; absolutely
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
to make oneself known to the public; to become popular; to gain influence
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
power; authority; jurisdiction
topic of discussion; agenda
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
grip; having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
the very best; excellent; superb
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
to have the privilege of doing
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
cause for concern; reasons for uneasiness
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
fair and square; open and aboveboard
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
fourth day of the month; four days
weather forecast; weather report