to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
repeated at intervals; every other (day, week, month, ...)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to be profitable; to yield a profit
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
index finger; forefinger; second toe
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
investigation (e.g. academically, of the unknown); close inquiry (enquiry)
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
go that far; to that extent
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
cease-fire; truce; armistice
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life