whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
servile smile; sycophantic smile; servile laugh; sycophantic laugh
small-minded person; person lacking in character
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
river; stream; River; the ... river
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to call each other; to call out to one another
unexpected meeting; coincidence
Carlisle (UK); Carlyle; Carlile
to be reborn; to be reincarnated; to turn over a new leaf; to become a new person; to be reorganized; to be transformed
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
serious crime; grave sin; mortal sin; deadly sin
discipline; punishment; reprimand
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
(religious) faith; belief; creed
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
a long time ago; long ago
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
to tower over the surroundings
fortifying; fortification
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral