matter causing distress; something causing worry
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
how many years; how long; what year
main discourse; this subject; body (of a speech)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
not yet known; unknown; strange
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to intend; to be sure that
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to understand; to keep in mind
counter-current; adverse tide; regurgitation (of blood)
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
sun (approx. 3.03 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
overheating; overexcitement
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to stab each other; to sacrifice oneself in order to harm someone else
child born with teeth; child which does not resemble its parents; changeling; wild child; badly-behaved child
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
great admiration; deep respect
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)