hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
match; game; bout; contest
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
large amount of money; great cost
it's no joke; gimme a break!
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
full impact; packing a punch
end of war; cessation of hostilities
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
pro wrestling; professional wrestling
one large ...; a great ...
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
police; police officer; police station