revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
armor and helmet (armour)
to breathe one's last; to pass away; to die; to expire
judgement; judgment; appraisal (e.g. of an antique); evaluation; forensics; (criminal) identification
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
threat behavior; show of force; deimatic behavior
to be talented; to be able
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to lean against; to set against
dear me; I mean; or rather
management; managerial position; administrative post; person in a managerial position
direct control; direct supervision
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
military service; combat experience
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
monopole; singular pole; unipole
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to warm up to; to get interested in; to get excited by
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
troublesome; bothersome; burdensome
to rest in peace; to attain eternal rest; to gain recognition; to get on in the world
image change; changing one's image; makeover
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
disenchantment; apathy; spoiled fun; turn-off
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel