to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
falsehood; untruth; lie; fallacy
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
danger; peril; hazard; risk
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
if it is (the case that ...)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
self-control; self-restraint
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
maid; helper; help; assistance
to have the privilege of doing
every single word and phrase; word by word
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable