to take over; to hand over
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
(apportioning) in small amounts
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
if so; if it be so; in that case; then
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
favourite motto; pet saying
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
military officer; naval officer
anxiety (about the future)
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
lack of ability; incompetence; incapacity
heart and soul; all one's heart; all one's energy
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
careless; thoughtless; rash; rude; at fault
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back