to watch intently; to stare
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
to take part in a conference
either way; in any case; one way or another
having said that; on the other hand
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
higher rank; better position
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
firm promise; definite promise
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
unforgettable; impossible to forget; lucidly remember
being upright and cleanhanded
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
scattering (in all directions)
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
sales promotion; hard selling
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
impossible to do (although wants to)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
one way or the other; either way
death from disease; death from illness
role of a villain (film, drama, etc.); bad-guy role; social outcast role
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation