before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to hate the very sight (of); to hold a grudge (against); to treat (someone) like an enemy; to bear constant enmity (towards); to be gunning for; to have it in for
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to feel indebted (to); to feel grateful; to be much obliged
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to not take seriously; to take lightly
in one's hands; in one's control
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
recapture; retaking; recovery; taking back
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
businessman with political ties
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
arrest; apprehension; capture
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
pair; the two; both persons; both things
shredded tobacco; pipe tobacco
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
endurance contest; test of endurance
assertion; declaration; affirmation
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
else; in addition; besides
rather; better; instead; if anything
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
inner citadel; core; center; centre
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of