to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
secret; private; surreptitious
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
to lead someone around by the nose
every evening; every night
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
private tutor; coach; governess
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
generation; the world; the age
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
romance (e.g. the Arthurian romances)
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
notice; attention; observation
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane