sanity; consciousness; soberness
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
true character; true heart; true spirit
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
you'll have to pay for it; the bill will come due; there's no escaping
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
that's the way it is; such is life
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
motive power; driving force
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
not necessarily so; is not always true
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
sad; wretched; deplorable
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
dwelling; house; residence; living; life