to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
wood chip; splinter; thin shingles
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to be absorbed in reading
being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
to play a central role; to take a leading part
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
to collect; to assemble; to gather
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
because of; owing to; due to
factory worker; craftsman; artisan
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
obstinate; stubborn; hard-headed; being incapable of making sound judgments because of a narrow, inflexible and obstinate mentality
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
leadership skill; leadership ability
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
New Economic Policy (Soviet Union, 1922-1928); NEP
grim; stern; stark; heartless
peerless; unparalleled; unparallelled
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
during imprisonment; while in jail
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary