to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
(political) power; authority; influence
general situation; general trend; general tendency; large majority (of a group, faction, etc.); majority group
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to decline (of morals, character, etc.); to become vulgar (e.g. of a conversation); to stoop (to); to be ruined; to go under; to fall (into hell)
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
overhasty; rash; premature
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to challenge (a person) to a fight
flour; meal; powder; heroin
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
genuine; authentic; true; real
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
small hill; low hill; hillock
fine weather; fair weather
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
it's not like; it isn't as if
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright