worst; worst-case (scenario)
extraordinarily; astonishingly; extraordinary; outrageous; unconditioned dharma
to grab at; to clutch; to grapple with
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
good deed; good conduct; benevolence
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
with a thud (of something heavy)
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
always having a comeback; fast-talking
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
thereupon; shortly thereafter
calm before the storm; lull before the storm
in detail; with great care; completely; fully