relative by marriage; affinity
acquaintance; appreciative friend
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
person in the wrong; malfeasant
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
Lorraine (France); Roleine
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
death in battle; killed in action
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
without permission; without notice
sheep skin; fleece; parchment
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
skill; dexterity; master hand
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to