conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
to be led by; to be headed by
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
at some point in the past; at some stage
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
decently; gracefully; plausibly; politely; tactfully; discreetly
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
world; society; people; the public
to have an eye on; to zero in on
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
heir; inheritor; successor
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
shipping; shipment; forwarding
time around sunset; early evening
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
outdoor shoes; outdoor footwear
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match