power map; power structure; power relationships
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
doorknob; door knob; door handle
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
recommendation; referral; endorsement
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
meaning; significance; sense
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
violent emotion; passion; fury
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
innumerable; countless; numberless