to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
due form; official; formality
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
thought; consideration; thinking
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
flight; desertion; escape
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
man; male; masculine gender
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
mask; disguise; guise; mask
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
target area (e.g. archery); range (e.g. rifle, firing)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
simply put; putting it simply; in short
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)