target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
underpopulation; low population density; depopulation
5th day of the month; five days
contract; compact; agreement
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
deposit (esp. on renting a house); security money; bond payment; guarantee
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
spot cash; cash payment; immediate payment (in cash); cash down
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
lighter; barge; baggage boat
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
rich person; wealthy person
police drama (television); detective drama
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
in that way; like that; that way
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed