huge win; overwhelming victory
first generation; founder
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen; let nature take its course
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
small number; few; minority
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to keep a watchful eye on
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
to marry (of a woman); to get married (to); to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
attendance; presence; appearance
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
on bad terms; at loggerheads
currying favour; sucking up; being anxious to please; bootlicker
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to (forcibly) separate (a couple, family, etc.); to force apart; to tear apart
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
one's habitual behaviour (behavior); day-to-day conduct
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
as planned; according to plan