maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
word game; wordplay; playing with words
household belongings; household possession; furniture and household goods; goods and chattels; home furnishings; household goods
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to live in hiding; to live as a recluse
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
17th day of the month; 17 days
enactment; establishment; creation
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
share (in a company); stock
personal property; personal effects
nationalization; nationalisation
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
severe punishment; rigorous measures
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
disturbance; riot; mayhem
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
leading (e.g. role); instructive; guiding
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
scenery; scene; landscape
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
block (of wood); chip; splinter
shoulder (of a road); berm
display window; shop window; store window