at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
to form a group; to form a bunch
faulty statement; misleading statement; misunderstanding caused by a misleading statement
having said that; on the other hand
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
small fraction; small proportion
fierce or defiant look; determined expression; plucky countenance
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
power; authority; influence
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
important post; important office; key position
to be born; to come into this world
(in) her way; peculiar to her
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
release; emission; ejection
follower; attendant; valet; servant
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
very interesting; of great interest
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
neat and clean; tidy; trim
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
though one didn't intend (expect) to
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this