to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
both (people); the two of them
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
joint party (e.g. by students from several colleges); combined party; mixer; two or more groups, esp. female and male students, combining for a party
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
violent (fight); slashing and striking; hand-to-hand
settlement (of a dispute); making amends; settling a score; money paid to settle a dispute
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
police; police officer; police station; self-appointed enforcer (of a rule, standard, etc.); busybody
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
serious; severe; grave; acute
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
good evening (greeting, e.g. in emails sent in the evening)
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
(police) detective; criminal matter
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
scoundrel; rascal; villain
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
home delivery (of food); outside catering
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good