to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
hegemony; leadership; initiative
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
this sort of; this type of
right beside; close to; nearby
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
number one in all of America; best in all of America
tremendous; rapid; dramatic
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
cooperation; collaboration; (joint) participation
to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
good person; virtuous person; good-natured person; gullible person
on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
arrangement (of music); adaptation (of a story, recipe, etc.); interpretation; arranging (objects, a meeting, etc.); organization
to move around; to move about; to get around
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
misrecognition; mistaking (x for y)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
rising; ascending; climbing
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
border (between countries); national border
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care