precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
just because; even if; even though
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
retreating figure; appearance from behind
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
next term; next period; next version; next release
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
such; like that; in that way
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
people; citizens; subjects; folk
companion; partner; spouse
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
deviation; departure; omission
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
to place in a row; to line up; to list; to enumerate; to talk a lot of nonsense; to tell a lot of lies
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
looking or acting as if one owned the place
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
undisputed; entirely; perfect