surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
shipping charges; transportation expenses
raw materials; ingredients
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
depreciation cost; depreciation expense
security guarantee (e.g. military security, network security, etc.)
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
refrigerator; cooler; freezer; radiator (of a car)
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
to be able to manage somehow or another
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest