to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
for more details ...; for further information ...
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to slap; to strike; to spank
gradually; slowly but steadily
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to kick down; to oust (a rival) to advance oneself; to push (someone) aside to get ahead
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
spirituality; spiritual nature
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
to carry around; to carry on one's person
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
financial power; financial means; wealth
gem; jewel; precious stone
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
good-quality; superior in quality
charming; fascinating; attractive
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
chance; opportunity; occasion