to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
although I say; although one might say; although called
vacant house; unoccupied house
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
more than usual; especially; particularly
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
arrogant; insolent; disdainful
long; drawn-out; very long