using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
individual; private person; personal; private
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
succession struggle; succession race
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to meet (by chance); to come across; to run across; to encounter; to happen upon
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
(one's) older brother; foolish older brother
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
everything working out as desired
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
district court; local court
court (of law); courtroom
prison officer; corrections officer; penal officer; prison guard; jailor; warder
visitor's gallery; seats for the public
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
sweatshirt; sweatpants; sweats; sweat
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
degree of attention; profile
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
indicate reason; infers some protest
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits