root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
settlement; solution; resolution
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to subsist; to keep on living
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
pressure; oppression; suppression
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
explanation; interpretation
-less; lacking; non-existing
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to have a guilty conscience; to have (something) lie heavy on one's conscience
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
field; plain; prairie; moor
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
laborer (labourer); construction worker; coolie
to employ; to hire; to charter
atelier; studio; workshop
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
how many months?; how long?
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy