self-government; autonomous government; devolved government (e.g. in the UK)
muddy water; red-light district
former prime minister; former premier; former chancellor
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
sense of justice; feeling of righteousness; moral sense
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
bolt from the blue; great surprise
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
meeting; get-together (e.g. among friends)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
publication; edition (e.g. morning, evening, special); published in (year); publication frequency (e.g. daily, monthly)
complimentary copy of a book
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
sharp rise (in prices); steep rise; substantial increase; soaring
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
publishing rights; publication right; right to publish
to become fraught with emotion
kindergartener; preschooler
probatio diabolica; devil's proof
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
high fashion brand; designer brand
premium; premium; high-class; deluxe
being produced in a particular region; local specialty
first class plus; extra special
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)