original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
residing; living; dwelling
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
compilation; editing; recording
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
one jump; one flight; (at) once; (in) one stroke
supporting evidence; corroboration
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
silence (not speaking); muteness
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to have the privilege of doing
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
reduction by half; halving
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
governor-general; governor; viceroy
adultery; immorality; impropriety; (an) affair
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
being scattered and ultimately lost; dissipation
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising