to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
preliminary investigation; preparation
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
investment; contribution; financing
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to watch over; to watch attentively
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
certain; definite; clear; credible
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
birth; creation; formation
of course; certainly; naturally
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
very interesting; of great interest
any more; any further; any better; any longer
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
moving; touching; stirring