influence; clout; leverage
sexual (i.e. relating to biological sex); sexual (relations, attraction, abuse, etc.)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for; to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity
Sui dynasty (of China; 581-618)
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
physical condition; state of health; shape
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
weird; disgusting; sickening
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to get one's head around; to think about
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
about; concerning; related to; -ish
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke