to crack (person's voice); to squeak
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
direct descent; direct line
since one was born; (in) all one's life
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to grow up; to become an adult
very much; exceedingly; extremely
death rate; mortality rate
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
spontaneous generation; abiogenesis; natural occurrence; spontaneous occurrence
sensitivity; susceptibility
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
although I say; although one might say; although called
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
white (complexion); fair-skinned
fifth day of the month; five days
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to be under control; to burn down; to decline; to drop; to wane
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
late at night; at a late hour
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
nothing but; none other than
timewise; temporal; chronal
chief; main; principal; major
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
to put into effect; to put into practice
to use all one's strength (ability)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark