to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
heroine; great woman; brave woman; woman of strong character; Amazon
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
company that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
to be contrary to one's expectations
to reign supreme; to assume the leadership (hegemony); to dominate
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
mostly involve; principally involve
current administration; present government
distinguished family; good family; great master; expert; Meika; kuge family class ranking above Hanke and below Urinke
family; relatives; dependents; household
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
honeymoon; being in an intimate relationship; honeymoon (period)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
leader; authority; mainstay
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
connection; link; relationship
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
interruption; interference; butting in
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
maneuvering ground; manoeuvring ground
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
covered with; stained; smeared