to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
dignity; majesty; sanctity
wife and children; (arch.) wife
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
self-defense; self-defence
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
-less; lacking; non-existing
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
persevering; very patient
self-control; self-restraint
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
business ability; business acumen
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
adaptability; capacity for adaptation
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
iron hammer; crushing blow
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
self-evident; obvious; axiomatic; self-explanatory; trivial
the poor; the needy; the destitute
request; appeal; claim; purchase
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree