ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
recommendation; endorsement
armaments; military preparations
military authorities; army circles
office workers; office staff; clerical staff
confused; chaotic; jumbled; upside-down
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to cause a person trouble
destination; place one stays during a trip
total (money); full amount; sum
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
reduction (esp. in price or cost); diminution; abatement
share; portion; quota; cut
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
rationalization; justification
cart-horse; work-horse; doing something wholeheartedly; doing with one's undivided attention
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to become empty; to be emptied
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
business; work; operations; service; duties
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious