even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
stipulation; stating clearly; documenting in writing; stating explicitly
simple honesty; tactless frankness
selection; choice; option
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to be flexible; to be accommodating
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
water tank; cistern; fish tank; aquarium
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to wring the neck; to strangle
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
unthinkable; unimaginable; inconceivable; unclassifiable; never dreamt of
to tighten; to press hard
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to comfort; to console; to amuse
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream