to have a lewd look on one's face; to ogle
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
easy to deal with; easily manageable; tractable; malleable
reputation; public opinion
violent (tragic or accidental) death; dog's death
common reed (Phragmites australis)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
that is to say; so that means
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
millions; several million; a few million
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
succession to another's professional name
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
like water; like it grows on trees
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
motive power; driving force
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
now that; since; so long as; because
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
right of control; supremacy; sovereignty
centralization (e.g. power); centralisation
future; possible; potential; prospective
underworld; underside of society
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip