in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
context (of a passage); line of thought; context (of a matter, event, etc.); circumstances; background
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
do-nothing, plan-nothing (government, etc.)
middle of the night; dead of night
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
to begin grandly; to start with a bang; to make a spectacular beginning; (lit.) to throw open the curtains
generally speaking; in a broad way
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
having said that; be that as it may
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
(act of) drinking water; (water) drinking container; glass; peasant
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
pre-war days; before the war
drinking fountain; water fountain; bubbler; (animal) watering hole; water hole
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
many; much; plenty; hardly
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken