to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to hunt down
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
immediately; at once; instantly
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
pride; dignity; self-respect
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
fifth day of the month; five days
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
scanning (e.g. TV); traversal
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
big talk; boasting; bragging
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to feel ashamed; to be abashed
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain