intercept; interception; counter-attack
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to spend all of one's time in idle amusement
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
love or affection for one's parents
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
secrecy; highly classified information
special characteristics; peculiarity; distinctiveness
to understand from experience
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
urgent; requiring quick (response)
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
quiet; dependable; uniform; (politically) moderate
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
to play a leading role; to play a central part
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully