stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
particularly; only; in the case of
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
one end; an end; part; fragment
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
statue; picture; picture revealing character
arbitrator; mediator; go-between
cutting (cloth, paper); judgement; judgment; decision
strongest ever; most powerful in history
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
skill; dexterity; master hand
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to have an uneasy conscience
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
relation; connection; relevance
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to taste; to try (food or drink)