suspicious-looking; fishy
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
clearing one's throat; cough
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
qanat (underground tunnel for irrigation); kanat
mountain range; mountain belt
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
mountain trail; path up a mountain
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
coastal waters; adjacent seas
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
cruise; navigation; sailing
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
extremely dangerous; full of peril
knot (nautical mile per hour)
speed per second; velocity per second; instant; moment; a few seconds
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear