carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
connection; link; relationship
commander-in-chief; leader; head of a group of companies
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
opposite; reverse; contrary
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
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
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
hostility; animosity; enmity
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon