to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
cryptid (unidentified mysterious creature); mythical beast
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
stuffed specimen; taxidermy mount; stuffing; mounting
tendency to become totally absorbed in something; monomania; perfectionism; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
dirty-looking; filthy; disgusting; squalid
wheat straw; barley straw
to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
speculation; venture; stockjobbing; gambling (on stocks)
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
recouping one's strength for a renewed attack; making another attempt with redoubled efforts
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
death in battle; death on the battlefield
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual progression (oft. into an unwanted state); doing little by little; proceeding in a continual and vague fashion; gradually obscuring
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
attendance; presence; appearance
cheap article; poor-quality article
one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
to rebuild; to reconstruct
to run around (wildly); to rush about all over the place; to make every effort (to do); to do everything one can
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with