close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
bossy person; self-appointed manager; bossyboots
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
putting into operation; invocation
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
society; public; community; social studies
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
person who gets lonely easily; person who does not like to be alone; person who craves company
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
all over; all over the place; everywhere
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
magnificent house; luxurious home; palatial residence; stately mansion
temporary; transient; trifling; trivial; careless; perfunctory
to pull around; to drag around; to take around; to show around
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to continue without end; to go on to eternity
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
storehouse; warehouse; godown
formative period (e.g. of nation); formative year
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling