exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
within; inside of; less than
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
supply; supplying; replenishment
to begin; to set about; to start
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
negotiations; discussions; connection
maid; helper; help; assistance
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
fee; charge; rate; material
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
to yearn for; to be in love with
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
as you please; in any way you like; as you wish
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
deep-rooted delusion; firm conviction (based on incorrect beliefs)
place; room; margin; scope
ostentation; show; affectation
once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; (lit.) if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
to shake; to waver; to tremble
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)