very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
feeling; sense; impression
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
skill; dexterity; proficiency
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
to some extent; to a certain extent
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
godparent; first person to give something its name
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to become fraught with emotion
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
worst; worst-case (scenario)
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such