to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
button (clothing); push-button
to push (something) against
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
tedious; boring; being fed up with
place; room; margin; scope
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
the dead; ghost; person who is obsessed (with money, power, etc.); person with a blind lust (for)
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
bigoted; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
in succession; one by one
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
setting sun; decline (e.g. of industry)
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance