lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
day on which the temperature rises above 35°C; extremely hot day
area; region; district; locality
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination
by means of; due to; because of; according to
very likely; very probable
public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment; public offering (of securities)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
kind deed; (a) kindness; helping others; helping someone
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
sympathy; compassion; pity
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to join forces; to cooperate