large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to lure someone; to entice someone
to go wrong; to turn for the worse
guardian; protector; patron; parent
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
decision; determination; resolution
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
power; authority; jurisdiction
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
monetary; financial; pecuniary
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
you; (arch.) your residence
deep (of emotions, connections, etc.)
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
sharp sighted; easily awakened
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
like this; in this way; as you see
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
(arch.) to spin; (arch.) to revolve; to be dizzy; to feel faint; to bustle about
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
to be infected; to be contagious
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity