to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger
miscellaneous duties; (trivial) routine tasks; small jobs; odd jobs
re-coating (e.g. repainting, respraying, etc.)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
(blue-collar) worker; laborer; labourer
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness; negligence
fall; tumble; spill; fall (in position, standing, etc.); downfall; descent
regular pay; fixed salary
temporary employment; temporary employee
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
saber (cavalry sword); sabre
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
upmarket residential district; rich neighborhood
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
to take (be in) charge of
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); chief; boss; master carpenter; beams and ridge supports of a roof
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
firm promise; definite promise
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to become famous; to go out into the world; to make one's way in the world; to appear
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)