to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
special characteristics; peculiarity; distinctiveness
in succession; one by one
(most) important; principal; pivotal; key; cardinal
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
(not) so much; (not) that much
in this kind of situation
reality; actuality; hard fact
fuse; pilot light; cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.); origin; trigger
good prospects; full of hope; promising
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
future (usually near); prospects
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
I see; that's right; indeed
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
meditation; contemplation
suspension of judgement (judgment)
theory of relativity; relativism
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
feebleness; weakness; weak
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
to balance; to counterpoise; to remain unchanged; to share (e.g. the expense); to bear (part of)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
of course; certainly; naturally
compromise; cross; blending; eclecticism
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally