strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
clear; precise; definite; distinct
punishment; penalty; penal regulations; penal code
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
close; intimate; on good terms
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
certain; definite; clear; credible
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
small number; few; minority
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
sparing no trouble; taking pains (to); take the trouble (to)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
minority group (party); minority
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
hostile party; enemy side
government forces; loyalist army
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
personal grudge; personal enmity