starting line; starting point
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
handsome man; actor in a love scene
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
(short) run; drive; ride; spin
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
class; heading; group; category
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
information; experience; knowledge; observation
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
to make oneself available (free)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
(medical) doctor; physician
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
realistic; practical; grounded
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
the L-word (i.e. love); being in love
gasoline (money); petrol (cost)
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
lately; recently; nowadays
blackmail; extortion; racketeering; blackmailer; extortionist
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
great laughter; burst of laughter
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions