pride; dignity; self-worth
to have a hard time of it
with a start; with a jump
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
crack; fissure; rift (in a relationship); split; crack
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
so; therefore; and; (and) then
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
stripping (of rights, rank, etc.); deprivation; forfeit; revocation; divestiture
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
leader; authority; mainstay
to make a sale of government property
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
bow (weapon); bow; bowknot; bow tie
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
honorific title; honorific term of address
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke