scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
make no progress; remain unsettled
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
just because; even if; even though
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
independent action; acting alone
lone wolf; loner; self-reliant person