to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
to become hoarse; to become husky
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
no, not like that (but like this)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
choice; selection; option
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to watch intently; to stare
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
main; principal; chief; primary; major
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
substitution; alternative; substitute
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to become fraught with emotion
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to slide into; to slip into
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
present (brought by a visitor); gift
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to wash away; to sweep away; to carry away