to lose hair; to become bald; to become bare (e.g. a mountain becomes bare of trees)
land route; overland route; by land; overland
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
vessel; ship; shipping; seacraft
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
surface mail (ship); sea mail; ferry service; steamer service
getting on board; sailor; seaman
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
shipping industry; marine transport
maritime; marine transportation
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
compensating; making up for; supplementation
to become keen on; to get passionate about
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
another time; some other time
objection; dissent; protest
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
to forget one's troubles by doing something enjoyable
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
uncle (older than one's parent)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
chatter mark (machine tools)
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism