abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
high efficiency; high performance
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to grow older (esp. older than other people in the same group or situation); to advance in age; to be very aged
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
seeing through (e.g. someone's lies); reading (e.g. thoughts); penetrating; detecting
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
one way or the other; either way
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
height (of summer, party, etc.); (in) full swing
these days; nowadays; recently
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
making one's best exertions
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
obese body; corpulent physique
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
free speech; freedom of speech
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
political measures; policy
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot