smell of something rotten; rotten smell
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
plaintive; piteous; doleful
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
other; another; over; more than; I; me
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to say; to be called; to do
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
generous; magnanimous; open-handed; liberal
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand