to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
rule; reign; government; governing
direct descent; direct line
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
tone (of voice); manner of talking
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
on the occasion of; at the time of
beforehand; in advance; previously
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
important post; important office; key position
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
feelings; thoughts; meaning
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
deliberate hindrance; obstruction
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)