up until now; as recently as the present
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
single standard; single base; single-feature show
to refer to; to use as reference
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to misread; to read wrongly; to misinterpret
dissidents; people who are against the Establishment; anti-Establishment groups
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
having no idea; having no clue
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to call together; to convene
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
treatment (of a person); dealing with
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
election campaign; political campaign; campaigning; electioneering; canvassing
private secretary; flunky; someone who is always following around someone of high rank; someone who carries a bag for someone; luggage carrier
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
complete revocation; total retraction
to come back; to bloom a second time
peak period; pinnacle; prime; zenith; glory days
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to dig up; to expose; to disclose
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to make a mess of; to sacrifice; to waste
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with