to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
difficult problem; challenge
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
town; city; municipal; urban
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
formation; molding; making (up); repair (e.g. with plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
one's younger days; when one was young
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
well-modulated (voice); nicely varied (writing style); lively; full-bodied (flavour); complex
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
extermination (of pests); eradication; stamping out (e.g. a social evil)
refinement; elegance; grace
waxing and waning (of the Moon)
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
(clenched) fist; knuckles
wooden frame; wooden crate; wooden pallet
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
art of drawing and painting
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
beautification; cleaning up; tidiying; glorification; idealization; romanticizing
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
so what!; who gives a damn?
(taking an) objective point of view; viewing objectively