expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
such; this sort of; like this
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
failure; mistake; blunder
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to put into effect; to put into practice
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
nobleman's illegitimate child; product (of e.g. war); offspring; aftermath
popular name; common name; given name
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb