to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
several years; a few years
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
very; much; greatly; a lot of
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
want to ... do something; would like to ...
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
joint sponsorship (of an event); cosponsorship; joint hosting
branch store; branch of a firm
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
dark night; moonless night
all night; throughout the night
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea