secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
to do in place of or on behalf of (someone)
to take someone's life; to kill someone
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
blow; shock; strike; batting
dodgy dealings; monkey business
four-legged tray for festive food
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
omission; failure; incompleteness; irregularity; mismanagement; misconduct
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
proposal; motion; recommendation
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
personage; person (deserving of respect)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to boost; to force up; to push up
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
bad karma; sinful deed; evil deed
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
indictment; prosecution; complaint
stone wall; dry wall; rocky cliff; stone precipice