backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
on the occasion of; at the time of
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
on the net; on the Internet; on the web
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
composition; synthesis; composite photo; (function) composition
thread (of execution); thread (on an Internet forum, mailing list, etc.); topic; conversation
king; king; king (chess piece)
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
king; monarch; ruler; champion
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
mobilization; mobilisation
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
disagreeable; unpleasant; adverse; unsympathetic
person who is always late; person who is never on time
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
economic fortune; luck with money
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
strength; power; energy; military strength; army; (number of) troops
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
winter vacation; winter holidays
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)