at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
on bad terms; at loggerheads
impression; strong belief; conviction
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
profitable plan; good plan
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
undisputed; entirely; perfect
cares; ill feeling; reserve
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
letter; missive; note; mail
air route; air lane; by air; by plane
original story; original version; this volume
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
deep affection; dear; beloved
the same; the said; likewise
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to finish; to end; to close
negotiations; discussions; connection
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
obedience; submission; resignation
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down