to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
to mind; to care; to worry
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to start sliding; to begin to slide; to begin to slip; to make a start; to start (off); to get under way
algae; waterweed; seaweed; duckweed
sublime; noble; high-minded
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
to shave off; to scrape off
blow; hit (on the body); beating
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
new; unused; new; obvious; natural
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
scattered; separated; dispersed
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
drama; play; powerful drug
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
diligent student; studious person
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
entertainment; amusement; fun
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
autonomy; self-control; self-discipline; autonomy (in Kantian ethics)
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)