central pillar; principal post; backbone of a society or community
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
expressing one's mind; speaking out
prompt decision; snap judgement; snap judgment
to polish up; to shine up
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
two times; twice; two degrees
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
world; society; people; the public
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
absence; disregard; indifference
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
manual or physical labor; manual or physical labour
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to join together; to combine; to join up
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint