to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
(admission to the) secrets of a discipline; esoterics of a discipline
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
... and southward; in and to the south of ...
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
labor; labour; manpower; working force
unconditionally; as a rule
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
half-hearted; overly optimistic; naive; inexperienced; immature; green
injured person; wounded person
showy but worthless; impressive-looking but without substance; all show and no substance; not as good as it looks; deceptive
to have a bitter experience
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a piece of type)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
funeral; burial; condolence
complete darkness; total darkness; pitch darkness
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
noble (birth); royal; august; exalted; high-born; of high rank
all eyes; public attention
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
suspicion (of having committed a crime, wrongdoing)
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
door; gate; opening; title page
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
man among men; manly man; alpha male
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
just right (time, size, length, etc.)