so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
as much as one can; as much as possible
renewal; replacement; regeneration; metabolism
adaptability; flexibility
of inquiring mind; eager to study; enthusiastic in studying
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
beginning (of a century, etc.)
material; substance; matter
several people; a few people
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
to get out of shape; to lose shape
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to be furious; to seethe with anger; to have one's blood boiling
that; the matter in question
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
worn-out; shabby; seedy; completely exhausted
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
February and August (months when business is generally at its slowest)
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
death penalty; capital punishment
tool; implement; means; furniture
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
wooden frame; wooden crate; wooden pallet
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
French Revolution (1789-1799)
instruments of punishment
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
victim; injured party; sufferer
popular name; common name; given name