fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
thirst for knowledge; intellectual thirst
happiness in the next world; heavenly bliss; repose of one's soul
to be a matter of life or death; to be life-threatening
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
non-fruit-bearing flower; sterile flower; something that is flashy with no content
one party; one faction; one clique
citizens of one's own country; fellow countrymen; compatriots
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
prompt; immediate; in real time
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
river management; river improvement; flood control
road maintenance; road improvement
famine; crop failure; chronic shortage (e.g. of water)
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to take (someone) to task; to tell off severely; to give a good talking-to; to scold
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
dependent on luck; matter of luck
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
within the year; before the year is out
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
to catch the eye; to attract attention
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to grieve over; to mourn; to lament
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
to notify; to advise; to inform