to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
it is certain true that ... (but); you can't argue that it's not ... (but)
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
person who has died at his post (in the performance of his duties)
throwaway; disposable; single-use
will; testament; one's dying wish; one's last words
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
to be led by; to be headed by
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
healthy; sound; wholesome
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
aimlessly; without a goal
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
one's outlook on the universe
Ptolemaic theory; geocentric model; geocentrism
heliocentric theory; Copernican theory; heliocentrism; heliocentricism
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
burning at the stake; burning to death
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
simple honesty; tactless frankness
banning of books; banned book
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
unlucky day (according to astrology); (previously a) death anniversary; purification and fast day
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
evening; early night hours
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
feeling of loneliness; feeling of desolation
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
to lose sight of; to miss
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise