magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
different item; different lot
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
secret feud; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
workshop; studio; atelier
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask you
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (in TV, social media, etc.)
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear