to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
accession to the throne; enthronement
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
desperation; struggle to the death
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
tier; tear; teardrop shape
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
child one is expecting; child in one's womb
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to be bad for health; to affect one's health
final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
blanket; (rubber) blanket; (fusion reactor) blanket
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)