top-ranked firm; top-tier corporation; leading company; prestigious company; stellar company
the treasure that is children; child
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
being fond of children; person fond of children
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, to vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
abusive language; violent language; wild words
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
to rally; to make a comeback
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
day after day; day by day
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
ward management; ward administration
being upright and cleanhanded
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
secret accounts; unauthorized accounting; under-the-counter accounting
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator