expressing one's mind; speaking out
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
disdain; contempt; scorn; abhorrence
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
flashy; gaudy; flamboyant
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
god of war; (fig.) war hero
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
style (of a work, author, artist, etc.); characteristics
in succession; one by one
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)