to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to die; to ascend to heaven
older brother; elder brother
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
don't you think?; indicates question
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to throw open; to leave open
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
as (for); for; in the capacity of
possible; likely; probable
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
outside of; not covered by
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
killing two birds with one stone
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
domestic animals; livestock; cattle