I can't die and leave things this way
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
cunning; craft; guile; slyness
(bowel) movement; evacuation; defecation; understanding (of another's thoughts, feelings, etc.)
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
desk pad; sheet of plastic (or cardboard, felt, etc.) placed under writing paper; being pinned under; being caught under; model; pattern
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
clear profit; great profit (without any investment)
rooting up (weeds, etc.); eradication; rooting out; stamping out
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
iron hammer; crushing blow
with a clink; with a soft thud; with a faint snap (e.g. of a book closing); suddenly; all of a sudden
information; news; report; reward; retribution
slight; little; insignificant
should do; ought to do; must do
question of where responsibility lies; issue of where liability lies; question of who is responsible
summarization; summary; generalization; review (by labour or political movements of past activities, results, etc.)
news flash; prompt report; bulletin; quick announcement
par; equivalence; face value; parity
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
hot topic; talk of the town
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
to replace; to change (for a new one); to renew; to reassign (an expense); to charge (to a different account); to shift (a loss)
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
being in abstraction; being dazed; being absentminded; stargazing
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
important witness; material witness; primary witness; prime suspect
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
refinement; elegance; sophistication; gracefulness
considerable; formidable; tremendous; really something else; exceptional; impressive