to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
succession to the peerage
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
firm; unshakeable; resolute
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
dignity; majesty; sanctity
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
answer a roll call for another
clearing one's throat; cough
to triumph; to be elated with success
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
to be prolonged; to drag on
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)