to be enthralled by; to be disguised as
seeming (to be); appearing; apparently
brand-new article; new item
to become excited; to grow lively
to rack one's brains without getting anywhere; to mull over endlessly; to be unable to make up one's mind
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
to cut; to slit; to slash
crop; crops; (agricultural) produce; farm products
as expected; as predicted
wintertime; winter season
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to drive a bargain; to beat down the price; to haggle
to intend; to be sure that
disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
(clenched) fist; knuckles
one's position; one's face; one's honour; one's reputation
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
(theatrical) fighting scene
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence