hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
on the occasion of; at the time of
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
genius; prodigy; natural gift
in good health; alive and well; going strong
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
time; season; period; phase; stage
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
absence; disregard; indifference
(political) administration; political power
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to slap; to strike; to spank
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
establishment; settlement
great benefactor; person to whom one is greatly indebted
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to give directions; to issue instructions
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to be satisfied (with); to find satisfactory
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
cross-examination; retort; asking in return
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
married woman; another's wife
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better