to cling to; to hold on to; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of; to possess
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
drinking bout; merrymaking
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
metal ring; metal hoop; metal band; trivet
water caltrop; water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
valley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravine
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
(your, his, her) daughter
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
one's original family name; maiden name
what people say; rumours; public opinion
management; administration; operation
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
to become old enough to understand what's going on around oneself (of a child, etc.); to reach the age of discretion
arranging beforehand to tell the same story; getting the stories straight; coordinating one's stories
shoulders; body; honour; honor; prestige
to move (house); to change residence
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
exposure to wind; severe criticism
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
something like ...; something called ...
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
to put on airs; to assume importance
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled