odds and ends; all; every
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
performance of one's official duties
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
jokingly; in the form of a joke
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
hostile party; enemy side
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
flight; desertion; escape
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch