(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
helping hand; help; support; aid
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
slim; slender; slight; delicate
neat and clean; tidy; trim
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
step; stride; counter for steps
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
forced labor; forced labour; slave labor; slave labour
to become decrepit; to become senile
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
poverty; penury; want; (arch.) insufficiency; (arch.) shortage; (arch.) deficiency
tank tread; continuous track; caterpillar track; endless track; crawler track
erotomania; sexual obsession; sexual maniac
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
to profess to be; to pass oneself off (as); to advertise oneself (as); to advertise; to announce; to make publicly known
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
perverse; perverted; twisted; inverted
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
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)
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
healing-type; comforting; calming; therapeutic; soothing; relaxing
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to