deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
strategy meeting; council of war
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
annulment; abolition; repeal; rescission
clear; precise; definite; distinct
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble together; to put together (in a slapdash manner)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to do over; to remake; to resume
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
boy; son; baby boy; young man
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
powerful person; influential person
to be hesitant; to feel timid
how much; how many; to what extent
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to add (to); to add on; to append