a considerable number; a fair number
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
volunteer group; volunteer organization
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
exposure to wind; severe criticism
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
great difference; major mistake
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
watchful waiting; careful supervision
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
newspaper story (article, account)
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
part; portion; glimpse; bit
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
reason; logic; method; system; order