formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
exchange (something) together
to inflict; to impose (a fine, etc.)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
collective responsibility; joint liability
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
rate of advancement to the next higher level of education
settlement; conclusion; summary
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
demotion; relegation; downgrading
appropriate (e.g. authorities); concerned; relevant; said; aforementioned; competent
to set up (in high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
fish pen; holding pond; fish tank; live well; live-box
signature phrase; signature saying
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
in this way; along these lines; similarly
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
not limited to; not just ...
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to be plump; to be chubby
delinquent (youth); delinquency; Yankee