to inherit; to succeed; to take over
always having a comeback; fast-talking
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to carry; to bring (to a place)
to be lacking in options; to be too few
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
guess; speculation; supposition
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
important post; important office; key position
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to govern; to manage; to subdue
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
one way or the other; either way
robust health; able-bodied
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
anxiety (about the future)
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to bury; to embed; to implant
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
good bye; I'm off; see you later
for dear life; barely escaping alive
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
going through great pains in vain
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
ominous place outside the human world; mysterious place where no human being lives; uninhabited area
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity