to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
enemy territory; hostile place
proposal; offer; request; application
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
collaborative research; joint research
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
game balance; balance between difficulty and enjoyability
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
surname; family name; last name
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
good; goodness; right; virtue
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
(not) a single person; (no) one
depiction; description; portrayal
omniscient point of view (in narration)
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
literary woman; talented woman
to become experienced (after many years of practice); to become worn (through long use); to show its age
praise; glorification; extolment
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bad luck; ill fortune; misfortune
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
training; drill; practice; discipline