stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
confidence; trust; faith; credit
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
fast-talking; rapid talking
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
lately; recently; nowadays; terribly; awfully; extremely
family tree; pedigree; genealogy
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
(preliminary) meeting; face-to-face introduction; costarring; appearing together; match-up; pairing
empress (consort); queen (consort)
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to put into effect; to put into practice
official announcement; proclamation
one's physical safety; personal security
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
firmly; solidly; heartily
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly