for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture; desk study
matter (to attend to); business; affair; use; need
appointed date of delivery; delivery time; due date for payment; period for payment; deadline (for payment or delivery)
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
complex; intricate; complicated; confused; troublesome; vexatious
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs
ready-made goods; off-the-shelf item
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed
to call (someone) to come; to call for; to summon; to always call (someone by a name); to become used to calling
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
advance payment; up-front payment; prepayment
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
joint-locking technique (in judo)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
to refuse; to decline; to deny
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...