to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
going backward; turning back; backtracking; regression; retrogression; relapse
a long time ago; long ago
review (of learned material); revision
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
existential threat; life-or-death crisis
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to mark the end; to spell the end
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
founder; organizer; organiser
enactment; establishment; creation
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
to become clear; to be made public
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
influence; clout; leverage
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
conference room; council room
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
hacking; hacking (basketball, rugby, etc.); fouling
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
biological younger brother
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion