unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
out of office; out of power; in opposition; unaffiliated (e.g. researcher, scientist); in private practice
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
long military service; having experienced many battles
brave warrior; hero; brave man
now that; since; so long as; because
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
down-market; popular; mass-market
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield; being combat ready at all times (of a person)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
everything; anything; nothing
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
stature; height; size; physique
imprisonment; incarceration
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
good impression; favorable impression