to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
great difference; major mistake
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
good-for-nothing; worthless
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
not worth considering; out of the question
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
furious opposition; strong opposition; vehement protest
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
firmly rooted; deep-seated
tide; current; tendency; trend
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
distinction; differentiation; classification
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to turn against; to become an enemy
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
to be led by; to be headed by
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of