opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
power; authority; jurisdiction
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
studies; schoolwork; classwork
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
discretion; discretionary power
free (of charge); gratuitous
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
story; tale; talk; discussion
proposal; proposition; suggestion
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to talk; to chat; to chatter
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
declaration; proclamation; announcement
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to become possible; to become able to (do)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience