exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
how; in what way; by what means
going through; going via; going by way of
to have an eye on; to zero in on
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
actual profit; practical use; benefit
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
levelling of ground (for construction); preparation of soil (for planting)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to run around; to bustle about
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
long ago; already; a long time ago
to forget completely; to leave behind
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post- (e.g. post-Cold War)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
either way; in any case; one way or another
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)