to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
totally willing; fully motivated
the fate of a nation; life-or-death (situation) for a nation; national crisis
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
fortress; stronghold; citadel
opportunism; double standards; timeserving; expediency
craving; longing; thirsting
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
thought; consideration; thinking
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
illegitimate child; secret love child
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
share; portion; quota; cut
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
appropriate time to do (something); occasion when (something) must be done
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
to peddle (goods); to hawk