threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
to pause; to have a short intermission
action; operation; effect; function
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
merits and demerits; good points and bad points; strengths and weaknesses
riskiness; (level of) danger
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
to forget completely; to leave behind
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
personal; individual; private
personal grudge; personal enmity
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
near oneself; close to one; familiar
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
these guys; these fellows
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
to be to the point; to be pertinent
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)