contrived; false-sounding
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
to dry up; to parch; to ebb away
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
view; opinion; finding; findings
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication
bid for popularity; publicity stunt
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
need for approval; desire for recognition; esteem needs
not understanding; not knowing
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
reinforcement; strengthening
to have troubles; to have concerns
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
covering (a loss, deficit, etc.); making up (for); compensating (for); supplementation
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
allocation; assignment; allotment
private funds; own funds; private property
(the) ignorant masses; untaught populace; unlearned people
to become poor; to be poor
moving tale; impressive tale
one's physical safety; personal security
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
trial calculation; preliminary calculation; estimation
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up