to not take seriously; to take lightly
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
a few years ago; some years back
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
secret information; intelligence
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
under control (e.g. of territory)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to govern; to manage; to subdue
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
notice; attention; observation
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
individual; private person; personal; private
to be noteworthy; to be worthy of attention