moving tale; impressive tale
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
duty; obligation; responsibility
participation; joining; entry; adherence
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
definite decision; final decision
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
ago; since; before; previous
to have the privilege of doing
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
be (that) as it may; having said that
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
capital tie-up; capital alliance; alliance with capital involvement
Bible; bible (authoritative book in a particular sphere)
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
company split-up; spinning off of a separate company
employment (long term); hire
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
determination; resolution
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago