careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
that kind; competition; match
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
strength; power; proficiency; ability
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to bring up under one's personal care
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly