to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
expansion; extension; elongation; stretching
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
full payment; liquidation
hill; hillock; rolling hills; foothills
fire of suspicious origin; suspected arson
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
conference room; place of assembly
evil design; crafty plan; plot
simple; easy; simplistic; inexpensive; cheap
a small-minded person being idle (tends to do evil)
to commit vice; to do evil
boredom; ennui; tedium; discontent; unease
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
to stay up all night; to sit up all night; to do something all night
madness; craziness; insanity
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
to self-advertise; to boast; to dwell at length (on merits)
password; watchword; motto; slogan
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
author; writer; novelist; artist
coinage; invention of a new word; coined word
transfer (of a call, patient, etc.); forwarding (a letter, email, etc.); redirection; transfer (of data); transmission
most difficult; next to impossible
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
sensitivity; sensibility; susceptibility; receptivity
no, not like that (but like this)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad