given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
great numbers; numerical superiority
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
clothes made from jersey cloth; cutsew
down jacket; quilted down coat
padding (clothing or bedding); insulation; cotton wadding; stuffing (furniture)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
(period of) a year; during an era
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
the way back; the way home; return trip
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
fresh wound; fresh bruise
pro wrestling; professional wrestling
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...