pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
life and death; life or death
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to come to realize; to become aware (of)
general mobilization; full mobilization
taking a story with a grain of salt; discounting half the story
to exaggerate; to overstate
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
extermination of insect pests; pest control
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
extermination (of pests); eradication; stamping out (e.g. a social evil)
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
nonsense; (having) terrible taste; unstylish
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
to return a favor (favour); to repay
chastity; virtue; fidelity
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
sexual relations; physical relations; carnal relations
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)