inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
water outlet; tap; faucet
stirring; slight movement
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
to crouch; to squat; to cower
all but dead; half killed
last days; the end; one's fate
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
effect; result; worth; use; avail
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
joining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliation; accession
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
job; work; duties; trade; skill
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to half-rise to one's feet
forced laugh; forced smile