torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
(one's) shame and public reputation; (one's) sense of shame and concern for appearances
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
iron hammer; crushing blow
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
eating habits; diet; dietary pattern
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
conjecture; guesswork; guess
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to take advantage of an opportunity
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
spacious; roomy; large; extensive (business, dealings, etc.); large (scale); broad
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
(large) house; residence; mansion
to wreak damage on; to cause trouble to; to ravage; to go around causing damage; to rampage from place to place; to ravage far and wide
to meet someone by chance; to happen upon
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
amicable settlement; settling the case leaving no parties dissatisfied
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach