to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to lay aside; to set aside
repulsion; repulsive force
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to spread one's roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.)
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
head temple of a sect; (organizational) headquarters; (organisational) headquarters
order; sequence; procedure
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
torture to death; torment to death
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
heartache; ache in one's heart; emotional pain
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
trivial; not amounting to much
prospects of victory; chances of success
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
classified document; confidential document
appendix; postscript; retrofit; post-installation; giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
flowers budding; blooming; flowering; showing results; becoming popular; blooming
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
scar (e.g. from operation, injection); trace; mark (e.g. skid marks)
internal organs; viscera; intestines
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler