in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
professional gambler; gangster; gang member; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well; hoodlum
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
unable to speak; inarticulate; mute; speechless; tongue-tied
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
additional fee; extra charge
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
to hand (over); to deliver in person
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
(dead) body; corpse; remains
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
earning extra money (e.g. from a side job)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
these guys; these fellows
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut