strict order; peremptory command
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to lose one's way; to get lost
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
to smirk; to grin broadly
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
proving ground; test site
by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
(social) class; rank; grade
coefficient; factor; proportional constant
oppression; suppression; pressure
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous
proletariat; lower classes
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
easy to deal with; easily manageable; tractable; malleable
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
recompense; indemnity; atonement
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
harm; injury; evil (influence)