needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
great-grandfather; great-granddad; great-grandad
hide-and-seek and tag; children's game where the participants first hide, then run away from the seeker
mechanism used to lift an actor onto the stage (in kabuki)
to be late; to be unpunctual
matter of time; question of time
to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
comparing heights; comparison of statures
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
to slander; to accuse falsely
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
compassionate; sympathetic
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
main body (of troops); main force; this troop; these troops
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
pride; dignity; self-respect
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds