to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
health; healthy; sound; fit
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
much less; to say nothing of
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
to hit the mark; to hit the nail on the head
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
military authorities; army circles
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
democratic nation; democratic country
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
jumping about; rampancy; domination
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
nod; inclination of the head
expulsion; driving out; driving away; extermination
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
process; course; mechanism
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship