(another person's) nephew
address; lodgings; accommodation
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to become desperate; to give in to despair
emergency; crisis; critical moment; urgent move (required to prevent a major loss, to stabilize a group, etc.); urgent point
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities
to be titled (e.g. a book); to be named
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
preface; foreword; introduction
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
error; mistake; slip; bug
to gain a victory; to win
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
finish; end; conclusion; landing (in gymnastics)
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to look down on; to make light of
big problem; major issue; big controversy
battle of words; debate; argument; dispute
prosecution; indictment; impeachment
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
legal; lawful; legitimate
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)