to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
standing close together; bristling (with)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
design; idea; conception; plan
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
influence; clout; leverage
arch of triumph; triumphal arch
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
practice; exercise; military exercise; manoeuvres; seminar
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
training; drill; practice; discipline
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
combination; union; bond; join (in relational algebra)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to slip out (of words, remarks, etc.); to pour from one's lips; to blurt out
western style-house (esp. those built before WWII)