overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to balance; to counterpoise; to remain unchanged; to share (e.g. the expense); to bear (part of)
point of compromise; common ground
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
to count on one's fingers
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
last ray of hope; only hope
promising stock; stock with potential; hopeful stock; promising person; person with good prospects
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
arithmetic progression; arithmetic sequence
hand used like a sword in striking
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
thank you for your continued patronage
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
creation; Creation (by God)
start; origin; beginnings
long ago; once upon a time
industrial (manufacturing, factory) town or city
disputed territory; conflict area
export; exportation; efferent
business rival; professional jealousy
opposite side; other side; other party
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to swell up (by soaking in or absorbing a liquid); to become soft; to become soggy; to become lazy; to become indolent; to become slack
sizzle (usu. in advertising); dazzle; (a) kicker
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation; severance (e.g. of relations); rupture; breaking off
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)