loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to die out; to become extinct
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
to be kind to; to treat kindly
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
thought; consideration; thinking
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
a few people; small number of people
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to happen to have on hand or in stock
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
elder sister; older female friend
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
distress; wretched condition
stopping functioning; being out of service
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
(medical) doctor; physician
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment