slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
perfect; complete; flawless
wild beast; wild animal; brute
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
theological school; seminary
political measures; policy
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
chiffon cake; sponge cake
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to accept; to receive; to agree
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to judge; to decide; to solve; to decipher; to divine; to guess
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
being left out; being ostracized
to pluck; to pick; to tear
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
emotional strength; force of will
to need; to call for; to require
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
refusal; rejection; denial; veto