to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
instability; insecurity; crankiness
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
audience (with someone of high standing)
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
entreaty; appeal; petition
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
to manage; to arrange; to see to (a matter); to consult (with); to talk (to)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
whatever (the case may be)
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
influenced (by); under an influence
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
habit (garment worn by nuns, monks, friars, etc.)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up someone (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing