kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
cleaning up someone else's mess; making up for someone else's mistake; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
to try all possible means
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
doting (on one's children); (overly) fond; indulgent; adoring parent; doting parent
to fire (from a job); to sack; to dismiss
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
reason; cause; whys and wherefores; particulars
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
encouragement to retire early; retirement stimulus
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
decision; determination; resolution
rejection (of an application)
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to judge; to try; to sit in judgement (on); to decide (on)
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
lust killer; lust murderer
minor offence; minor offense; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
interviewer (for job, school, etc. interviews)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
contradiction; inconsistency
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
to continue to work; to work away (at)