inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to start; to begin; to commence
light; easy; non-serious; minor
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
(passenger) fare; freight rates; shipping expenses
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
principal occupation; core business
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
businessman; industrialist
my husband; one's family; family member
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
degree of familiarity; popularity
to prevent; to take precautions
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to be hot on a person's heels
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas pedal
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response