to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
one's physical safety; personal security
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to turn completely into; to become completely
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
learning good manners through apprenticeship (to an upper-class family)
to bring up under one's personal care
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
strong; resolute; firm; strict
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
weather forecast; weather report
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
always having a comeback; fast-talking
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
to well up; to burst; to arise
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)