to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
to support (someone) financially; to finance; to supply (money); to present (money or gifts) to a monarch (feudal lord, etc.)
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
cheap article; poor-quality article
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
genuine article; real thing; real deal
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
balance; difference (in price, cost); margin
preparation; arrangements
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
lust; lusts of the flesh; animal passions; carnal desires
in name only; titular; nominal
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to pass (of time); to elapse
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
remote region; outlying district; border district; frontier
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)