desperation; struggle to the death
highly ridiculous; quite absurd
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
powerless; helpless; incompetent
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
stomach (esp. a pig's stomach or a cow's rumen); pork stomach
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to work assiduously; to give one's all; to make the utmost effort; (lit.) to make (grind) one's body into dust
blood, sweat and tears; (lit.) sweat of blood
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
power; might; authority; influence
to fight; to exchange blows
clash of minds (between friends); discord; emotional conflict
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to muster (e.g. courage); to gather; to collect; to pluck up
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
Gothic (style); Gothic (typeface)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
aisle (in wedding ceremony)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
new and old; incoming and outgoing
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
speculation; thinking; meditation