skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
power map; power structure; power relationships
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
becoming a mere shell; becoming a dead letter; losing (one's) substance; being reduced to a formality
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
metal fittings; metal fixtures
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to shout (in anger); to yell
condition; state (of health); appearance
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
physical condition; state of health
attendant; best man (at a wedding); groomsman; maid of honor; bridesmaid
competent; suitable; qualified
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
free time; time at leisure
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
now that you say that; now that you mention it
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy