to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
don't worry; there's no need to worry
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
dull sound; muffled sound
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
fair and square; open and aboveboard
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
miser; niggard; cheapskate
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
left side; left-hand side
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
very much; exceedingly; extremely