major dealer; wealthy merchant
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
quick-witted; a flash of brilliance; great wisdom
to have one's name entered (in a list)
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
debate; panel discussion; forum
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
young and energetic; up-and-coming
at some point in the past; at some stage
to bring back; to restore
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
complete denial; complete disavowal; total negation
year in, year out; always; 24-7
consequence; outcome; result; blame
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
abusing someone to his (her) face