to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
deadly serious; deadly earnest
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
price; cost; value; worth; value
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
near; close; beside; third person
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
innocent; cherubic; childlike
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
liquid-crystal display; LCD
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of