too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
knowing no bounds; showing no signs of stopping or slowing down
hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
to be urgent; to be pressing; to be imminent
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
military service; conscription
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
southwestern part; the southwest
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
royal capital; imperial capital
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
matter of concern and interest
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
quickening; foetal (fetal) movement; fomenting (trouble)
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
family; relatives; dependents; household
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
accepting; consenting; agreeing; submission; compliance; agreement
to attack and overthrow; to utterly destroy
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
isolation; being alone; being friendless