to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
tattling; telling on (someone)
euphemistic; circumlocutory; roundabout; indirect
real intention; true motive; true meaning
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
property; fortune; assets
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
to express (in words); to confess
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
system; institution; organization; organisation
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
righteousness; justice; right
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
educational institution; academic centre; academic center
renewing oneself; changing one's way of thinking
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to join forces; to cooperate
to play a central role; to take a leading part
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
reconciliation; make peace with
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
late at night; at a late hour