calculation; self-interest; selfishness
extremists; radicals; militants
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
concession; conciliation; compromise
distrust of (other) human beings
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently; dreams
-less; lacking; non-existing
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
drop (e.g. of water); drip
head of a sleeping person
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
rubble; debris; wreckage; trash; rubbish
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to put into effect; to put into practice
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
restoration; repair; mending
preparations for returning (home)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
stepping back; drawing back
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
concentration; density; cardinality
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
number of articles; number of items; quantity