to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
jostle; struggle; scuffle
whatever the case; under any circumstances
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
imperial court; royal court
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
desperation; struggle to the death
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
fortune; property; life circumstances; finances; one's worth; one's merit
large amount of money; great cost
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
noble's consort; consort of a prince; consort of a duke; duchess; princess
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
ninth day of the month; nine days
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to equivocate; to beat around the bush
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly