worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
heating; application of heat
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration; contamination
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to be thrilled; to be excited
good bargain; (a) find; godsend; (a) steal
in high spirits; excited; energetic
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
middle day (of a sumo tournament, theatrical run, etc.)
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
domestic affairs; internal administration
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to change completely; to change suddenly
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
performance of one's official duties
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)