clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
general contractor; main contractor; major construction company
illegal donation; secret contribution
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
indictment; prosecution; complaint
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
one's person; around one's person
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
muzzling (a person); preventing (a person) from revealing something; silencing (a person); murdering (a person) to prevent them from revealing something
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
private citizen; civilian
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
new product; new line (of products)
sampling food; tasting; trying
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
group; party; team; squad; section
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
new release; putting (a new product) on sale; launch
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
burner; nozzle; origin of a fire
cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
behind; in the rear; in back
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead