thousands; several thousand
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
by your leave; with your permission
stolen goods; stolen article; loot; spoils
business trip; official trip
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
in unison; as one; united
to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
barren land; sterile soil; wasteland
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
belatedly; though a little too late
without showing any sign of; without giving the slightest indication of; without saying anything of; without breathing a word of
coherence; order; focus; point
to feel nostalgic for the past; to look back fondly on the old days; to yearn for days gone by
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
contrarian trading; contrarian investing
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
craving; longing; thirsting
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
to be on the right track; to go well
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
quadruped walking; walking on four legs
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
failure (i.e. an unsuccessful work); flop; dud; bomb
holding out a little longer
identifying signal; recognition signal; (radio) call sign
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
three parts; three copies
final farewell (in this life)
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank