majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to ask a question; to ask questions
close; intimate; on good terms
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
both hands; both arms; ten
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to have an idea; to have a clue
distant look; faraway look
murder; killing; murderer
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
Eckhard; Eckhardt; Eckhart
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
personal; individual; private
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
official announcement; proclamation
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
eternal; unlimited; endless
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
negotiable; further discussion needed
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
scale; scope; plan; structure