end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
optimization; optimisation
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to some extent; to a certain extent
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
limiter (electronics); (speed) limiter
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
gradually; slowly but steadily
bluff; false show of power; bold front
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
rising; ascending; climbing
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
global maximum; greatest value
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
endurance; perseverance; patience
tool; implement; means; furniture
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
green youth; immature youth; novice; greenhorn
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
disaster; accident; calamity; catastrophe
long ago; a long time ago; already
deep-rooted delusion; firm conviction (based on incorrect beliefs)
reason; logic; sense; truth; right