wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to put in all one's effort
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
article; thing; object; property; real estate
public announcement; official notice; edict
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
to palm off; to force a sale
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
brazenly; shamelessly; alternating wins and losses (every other day); (arch.) stupidly; (arch.) cluelessly; (arch.) slipping away secretly
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
reference data; reference material
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops