a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
base (of a polygon); bottom (of the social scale); lower levels; base (e.g. of support); foundation
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
draw (in competition); tie game
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to subsist; to keep on living
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
bursting with juice; oozing with savory juices (esp. when bitten); with a gloss (e.g. makeup); with shine; sleekily
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
(one's) countenance; face
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
to make an appearance; to show up
oldest member of a group; longest-serving member
influence; clout; leverage
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
younger brother and sister
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
to thin out (plants, seedlings, crops, etc.); to cull; to run on a curtailed schedule; to cut down; to kill a newborn child (due to financial difficulties)
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism