to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to temper thoroughly; to train well
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to throw oneself (into an activity)
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
already; now; no longer; not any more
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to begin some form of lifestyle
eradication; extermination; rooting out; stamping out; getting rid of
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
sincere; honest; faithful
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
war; fighting; fierce competition
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent