to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
... and eastward; in and to the east of ...
to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape; to make good one's escape
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
salvation (of the world); saving the world
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
great joy; delight; jubilation
from the viewpoint of; according to
for dear life; barely escaping alive
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
place where one works; construction site; working area
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
hey; listen; look here; I say
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
drainage basin; catchment basin; river basin; watershed; valley
to be damaged; to receive damage
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
covering (a loss, deficit, etc.); making up (for); compensating (for); supplementation
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
to rally; to make a comeback