to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
former; ex-; earlier times; the past; formerly; previously
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
excavation (usu. archeological); dig
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
questioner; interrogator; interpellator
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
without permission; without notice
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
alternation of generations; heterogenesis; change of generations; emergence of a new generation
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
breakthrough; great discovery
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
pushing through; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to revere; to respect; to worship
temple; shrine; sanctuary
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
artist's impression; picture based on one's imagination; imaginary rendering
things don't work that well in the real world; things seldom go as one wishes; that is expecting too much; it won't be that easy; (lit.) the wholesaler won't sell it like that
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
right to keep silent; right to silence; right to remain silent