to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
orpiment (yellow mineral, or the pigment derived from it); gamboge (tree resin, or the dull yellow pigment derived from it); falsification; alteration
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
should do; ought to do; must do
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
cesspool; sink; manure sink
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
jewel; precious stone; gem
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
senility; dotage; decrepitude
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to be too late; to be too slow
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
ignorant of the ways of the world
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
eight; eight (rowing boat)
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
blitzkrieg; blitz; lightning war
drama; theatre; theater; play
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
starting line (in a race); start line; starting point
preliminary step; first step
applicant; candidate; volunteer
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
locker; rocker; rock'n'roller
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)