to hold one's nose; to pinch one's nose
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
-off (price reduction); discount; -coated; -plated
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
gentle; mild; meek; tender
firm; unshakeable; resolute
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
being outstanding; excelling; being foremost
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
(already) known; established
redundancy; superfluity; useless addition
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
analogy; analogical reasoning; analogical inference; analogy
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
essential; important; crucial; vital; main