to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
famine; crop failure; chronic shortage (e.g. of water)
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
support; backing; aid; assistance
be (that) as it may; having said that
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to be of help; to be useful; to go toward
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
chief; main; principal; important
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
addition; adding; supplement
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
interest (on a loan, deposit etc.)
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
class; heading; group; category
completely financed; sponsored; under patronage