old army general; veteran army general
back cover (e.g. camera, watch, etc.)
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
combination; union; bond; join (in relational algebra)
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
overhasty; rash; premature
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
two shot; photograph of two people (usu. male and female); photograph of a couple; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service that randomly connects two people for a conversation
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to keep a watchful eye on
independent action; acting alone
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
aptitude; aptness; suitability
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
to overdo; to do too much
smooth (i.e. without problems)
interception (email); wiretap; bug
telecommunications standard
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
legal force; legally binding force; compelling power; compelling force