straight; as the crow flies
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
stifled (laughter); simmering
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
many a little makes a mickle; every little helps; (lit.) even dust becomes a mountain if piled together
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
to prostrate oneself before
supply; supplying; replenishment
self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
wearing armour (armor); counter for suits of armour
to do; to have sexual intercourse; to give; to present; to award
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
I owe you; I owe you one; I owe you a favor
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
the same as always; day after day
one-by-one; separately; in detail
because; the reason is; if you want to know why