to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart; looseness (in machinery); play
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
social; societal; societary
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
to be responsive; to show immediate results
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
fall; drop; descent; coming down
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
second (unit of time); arc second
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
bumpy (e.g. of a rash); knobbly; pimply; easily cut
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
transport; freight; shipping; moving (goods)
to become better; to improve
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time