to form a group; to form a bunch
almost; roughly; approximately
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
only recently; just of late
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
government; administration
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
just a minute; small quantity
demonstration; show of force
our country; our land; one's own country
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
this is why; this means; it is the case that
eternal; unlimited; endless
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to run into (room, building, etc.); to go for long training runs
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
firmly; solidly; heartily
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to make the impossible possible; to accomplish the impossible