ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
to thrust down; to push off
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
rather; better; instead; if anything
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
strength; power; proficiency; ability
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to tear off; to strip; to rob
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact