to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
follower; attendant; valet; servant
reasonableness (esp. of children); obedience
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to apologize; to apologise
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
royal capital; imperial capital
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to harm; to cause harm to
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
negotiations; discussions; connection
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
considerably; fairly; quite
imagination; supposition; guess
(brother and sister) born of a different mother
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so