you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
upward adjustment; upward revision
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
to build a nest; to nest; to hang out (of a bad group); to be based (in); to lodge (in one's mind; of an evil thought, delusion, etc.); to be planted
in one's hands; in one's control
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
personal grudge; personal enmity
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
nice; likeable; desirable
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
important point; strategic position; key point
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
three; three years of age
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
storehouse; warehouse; godown
stationing (troops); garrisoning
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
street stall; stand; booth