to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; frightening
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer
curious; strange; unusual
weed cutter; grass cutter; brush cutter; lawn mower
kitchenware; kitchen utensils
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
low-priced; cheap; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; link back to discussion group, bulletin board, etc. posting
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake