to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
oppression; suppression; pressure
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
to revere; to respect; to worship
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
money-making; earning money
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to force one's way through
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
had better ...; had better not ...
dumb-ass; person lacking common sense or basic knowledge; delinquent; violent person; rough-looking person
personal (employee); employed; retained
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
meathead; muscle head; person who is obsessed with bodybuilding
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own