dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
to choke; to have trouble breathing
form (of type); forme; letterpress printing; movable-type printing
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
sacrificial opponent; jobber (in wrestling); foil; weak player brought in to make the opponent appear stronger
dogfight; dogfighting; fighting dog
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
brain training; stimulating infants' brains to encourage development
load; loading; weight (of a load)
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
recall (esp. of an envoy or an ambassador); calling someone back; summons (home)
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
binge eating; bulimarexia
corpulence; fatness; obesity
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
crescent moon; young moon