to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
financial muscle; economic clout
intelligence gathering; information gathering
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
supply; supplying; replenishment
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
several years; a few years
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
story; tale; talk; discussion
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear