devastating; catastrophic; crushing
only; merely; but; no more than
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
six (long cylindrical things)
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
contract; compact; agreement
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
calamity; disaster; accident
clinic; medical office; infirmary
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
veil of darkness; curtain of night
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
intention; idea; inclination; wish
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
influence; clout; leverage
useless; worthless; absurd; baloney
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
maintenance; preservation; improvement
water of life; life-giving water; distilled liquor (brandy, whisky, etc.); spirits; (arch.) semen
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to take over; to hand over