to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
cease-fire; truce; armistice
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
entreaty; appeal; petition
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
outsider; someone outside of a group
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
indescribable; having no way to express
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
space; interval; space character; whitespace
standing (committee); permanent (exhibit)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
return path (of a signal, communication); return trip
to provide (a person) with a bodyguard
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
dominion; territory; possession
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted