getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
(not so) much; (not) very
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
several years; a few years
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
conviction; belief; confidence
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
lightly; easily; carelessly
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
single word; a few words; brief comment
place to die; place of death
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
telling others; revealing to others; letting out a secret
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis