to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
position; location; base; point; site
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
declaration; proclamation; announcement
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
to govern; to manage; to subdue
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to behave well (of a child)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)