to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings
to try to do; to attempt to do
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
consideration; taking into account
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
question; inquiry; enquiry
to be fated; to be linked by fate
with a clink (click, clack)
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
stature; build; height; size; physique
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
orthopedic surgery; plastic surgery
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
downy hair; down; vellus hair; lanugo
genuine article; real thing; real deal
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
feel (of a material); texture
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to be silent; to say nothing
old friend; familiar face
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
this world; everyday world; earthly existence; mundane life
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
see you later; goodbye; sincerely
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)