to have a hard time of it
with a start; with a jump
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
and; thereupon; because of that
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
(social) position; status
stripping (of rights, office, etc.); deprivation; divestiture; forfeit; revocation
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
leader; authority; mainstay
to make a sale of government property
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
bow (weapon); bow; bowknot; bow tie
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
title of honour; title of honor
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)