because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
real estate company; real estate firm; property firm
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
failing to be elected; election defeat; losing an election; not being accepted (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); rejection; failing to win a prize
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights; widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor (of a particular character); insider; person on the inside
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
stopgap measure; temporary expedient
value in doing something; feeling that something is worth doing; rewarding feeling; sense of satisfaction
chalk; choke (hold); choke (of an engine)
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
last stand; last bastion; last stronghold; last frontier
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
allocation; assignment; allotment
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to take a picture; to take a photo
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
course; route; path; process; stages
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
recuperation; medical treatment
falling behind (with a payment); being in arrears; non-payment; default; delinquency
philanderer; womanizer; man who takes advantage of women; womanizing; philandering
direction of travel; direction of movement