immortal; undying; indestructible
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
local news section; the city desk
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
hello; good day; good afternoon
esteemed profession (e.g. priest, monk, teacher, doctor, etc.); venerable vocation; ministry; priesthood; holy orders
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
being in the service of; serving at; holding office
meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm
one's post; place of work; workplace
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
society; the world; the times
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
one's own strength and skill alone (without money, connections, etc); nothing to rely on but oneself; (being) self-made
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
overconfident; presumptuous
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks
unsuspended prison sentence; prison sentence with no stay of execution
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check