to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
genuine article; real thing; real deal
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
to be reminded of; to call to mind
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
intention; idea; inclination; wish
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
way (of doing); manner; method; means
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
patriot devoted to the salvation of his country
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
town girl; girl raised in a town
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
reigning; controlling; dictating
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
very ordinary; mediocre; all-too-common; quite commonplace
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
original intention; initial resolution
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded