to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
very popular; highly favoured
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
full-course dinner; multicourse meal; full (educational) course
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
to get hungry; to become hungry
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
good offices; kind offices; services; mediation; intercession; conciliation
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
recommendation; endorsement
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
work; business; company; study
rescue squad; rescue party
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
speaker; lecturer; lecturer (at a university or college); instructor; part-time teacher; tutor (at a cram school)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
covering (a loss, deficit, etc.); making up (for); compensating (for); supplementation
workshop; studio; atelier
place where one works; construction site; working area
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
maid; helper; help; assistance
job; work; duties; trade; skill
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn