to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
such; like that; in that way
to misfire; to come to naught; to end in failure; to fizzle out; to fall flat
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
with a collapse; with a slump
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
exposure to wind; severe criticism
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
finish; end; conclusion; landing (in gymnastics)
yeah; you're right; that's right
reserves (esp. troops); reserve army; potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
yes it is!; it surely is; certainly
observing a performance in a large group
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
strength; power; energy; military strength; army; (number of) troops
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
good old; good old-fashioned
wise saying; famous saying; witty remark
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)
to mount (animal behaviour); to assert dominance
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
calculation; self-interest; selfishness