to be contrary to one's expectations
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
heavenly body; celestial body; astronomical object
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
number of persons; personnel
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
grave marker; gravestone; headstone; writing on a headstone (name, date of death, etc.)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
influence; clout; leverage
it's been a long time; long time no see
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
body; physique; build; stature
departure; leaving; going away; recession
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
(political) power; authority; influence
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement