though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
one's every action; every single move
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to lay the blame on
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
private person; individual
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
fortress; stronghold; citadel
palace; hall; shrine; hall of fame
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
between the pages of a book; between two books
hard-to-overcome obstacle; high hurdle; (lit.) thick wall
way of reciting; way of telling a story
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to run about; to rush about
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
lacking a plan; haphazard
holy mother; birth mother of a holy man (or woman); Virgin Mary
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
leadership skill; leadership ability