equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
very likely; very probable
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to check; to stop; to keep back
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
world; society; people; the public
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
internal conditions; true state of affairs
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
proposal; proposition; suggestion
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to govern; to manage; to subdue
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
one's family; family member
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities