to be put to shame (of an expert); to be no match (for someone); (lit.) to run away barefoot
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
government service; official position; civil service
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
sympathy; consideration; (arch.) service; (arch.) labor; (arch.) illness; (arch.) disease
to put on armour (armor); to wear armour; to arm oneself; to wear; to cover
because; for; the reason why is ...
technical training; professional education
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious
to manage something successfully; to be successful
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
mousseline de laine; light woollen fabric; muslin de laine; moss
to make up a shortfall; to cover a shortage; to compensate for a shortage; to fill a gap
new record (in sports, etc.)
not limited to; not just ...
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
health-related; health (problem, reasons, etc.); in terms of health; from a health standpoint; for one's health
to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints); to wear out (e.g. machinery)
self-protection; self-preservation