to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
water system; river system; drainage system
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
rich person; wealthy person
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
Alice band; (horseshoe-shaped) headband (worn over the forehead); hairband
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
air of luxury; high class feel
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
to relax; to feel at home
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
fixed form; regular shape; standard-size mail
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
whispering into a person's ear
pride; boast; credit (to)
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to move around; to move about; to get around
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
treasure; treasured item; prized possession