usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
connection; link; relationship
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
press officer; press secretary
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
opening fully; full throttle; full power
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)
to jar; to creak; to grate
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to