to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
surely; certainly; without doubt
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
offense and defense; offence and defence
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to pause; to have a short intermission
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
independent state; independent nation
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
absence; disregard; indifference
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
two times; twice; two degrees
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
to expose oneself (e.g. to danger)
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
important duty; heavy responsibility; responsible post; reappointment
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
outbreak of war; starting a war
after all; anyway; actually; well, ...; ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to become decrepit and ugly with age