large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to go pale (with fear, etc.); to turn white
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
staged event; faked situation; prearranged performance
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
large number (of); many; majority
to pass (of time); to elapse
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to boost; to force up; to push up
one end; an end; part; fragment
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
small number; few; minority
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
close; intimate; on good terms
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
rule; government; administration
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
one person; another name; nickname; alias
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
swelling; enlargement; becoming fat; hypertrophy
border (between countries); national border
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
near oneself; close to one; familiar
egoism; egotism; selfishness
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
just one person; only one
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive