prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
merger; (presenting a) united front
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
to take (be in) charge of
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor; ham actor
instant; moment; for an instant
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
good bye; I'm off; see you later
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
homecoming; return to one's home
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
already; now; no longer; not any more
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
imagination; supposition; guess
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
called; known as; that; to say
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
progress; advance; improvement; development