affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
(theatrical) fighting scene
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
(person treated as a) plaything
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
something; some kind of; for some reason
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
severe (injury, handicap, etc.); serious
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business