putting an end to; bringing to a close; person who opens and closes the curtains (in a theatre)
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
since then; from that time; ever since
dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to lose; to miss; to forget; to be excessive
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
maid; helper; help; assistance
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
but; however; provided that
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
building contractor; builder; building firm
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
building (construction) site
carrying out (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); taking out
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
airhead (of a male); ditz
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
General Winter; hard winter; Jack Frost
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic