straight; as the crow flies
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to cheat someone out of; to wangle; to get; to obtain
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend
even more; still more; further
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
assortment; product lineup
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
major dealer; wealthy merchant
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
sudden change; complete change
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
smuggling; contraband trade
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material