to rebuild; to reconstruct
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
(the extent of) one's vocabulary
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
close-cropped hair; shaven head
small token of one's sentiments; just slightly; only a bit
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
personal delivery; handing over in person
pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
final scene; the end; finale
ear cleaning; cleaning one's ears
falling asleep; going to sleep
to enclose; to corral; to fence in; to pen in
word game; wordplay; playing with words
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
sieve; sifter; screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
celebratory drink; celebratory spirits; holiday cheer
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
half portion; inexperienced; green; poor (work)
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
ironist; sarcastic person; sharp tongue; satirist
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
to get stiff legs (after walking or standing up for a long time)
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
guardianship; guardian; (theatrical) assistant; prompter