talk; story; conversation
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
sincere; honest; faithful
to serve; to work for; to attend
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
performance of one's official duties
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
precious stone; jewel; gem
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
point of an argument; drift of an argument
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
cap (headwear); cap (of a bottle, pen, etc.); leader; chief
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
time; hour; season; time of the year
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
already; now; no longer; not any more
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
suitable age (esp. for marriage); marriageable age
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse