to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
in terms of; from the point of view of
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
rattan; (rattan) cane (e.g. used in wicker furniture)
soft rush (Juncus effusus var. decipiens); common rush
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
above all else; more than anything
appropriate to one's lot in life; within one's means; fitting to one's position; suitable to one's social status
political commentator (journalist, columnist)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
genius; prodigy; natural gift
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
conduct of business; management; acting as agent (of a land owner, house owner, etc.); being in charge (of a house, etc.)
nonchalantly; without a care
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
fallen ears (of grain); gleanings
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to fiddle with; to monkey around with
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed