root; origin; source; cause; basis; foundation
to impersonate someone; to go under a false name; to make fraudulent use of someone's name
none of your business; not your concern
to be given up; to be discontinued
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
to soothe and humor; to coax
genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
celebration; congratulations
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
beautiful woman; (a) beauty; belle; good-looker
weakly; helplessly; weak; flimsy; easy to bend
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business