metallic sound; metallic clank
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
ramification; branching off
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
end; close; conclusion; termination
(period of) a year; during an era
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
(appropriate to) time, place, occasion
bur (prickly seeds or seedheads that stick to fur and clothes); burr
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
wild beast; wild animal; brute
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
household economy; family finances
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time