to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
price of fame; penalty of greatness
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
legislation; development of laws
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
unfairness; injustice; partiality
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
postcard; memo; note; card
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
chirp; twitter; warble; whale tongue
to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...
the way back; the way home; return trip
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to change direction (of policy, etc.); (lit.) to turn the rudder (of a ship)
invisibly; secretly; privately
sincere; earnest; serious
to shorten one's life (through hardship, etc.); to hasten one's death
who benefits (from that)?; who cares?; who would want that?; pointless; of benefit to no one; of interest to no one
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
here and there; everywhere
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
steel; sword steel; sword
impossibly hard video game
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
personality; style; appearance
associate editor; deputy editor
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu