surely; certainly; without doubt
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
most part; greater part; majority
hoarse voice; husky voice
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to be annoying; to be troublesome
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
fast-talking; rapid talking
cyborg; cybernetic organism
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
wooden horse; rocking horse; vaulting horse; horse used in gymnastics; the horse (ancient torture device that one was forced to straddle with rocks hanging from the feet)
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
beginning; clue; starting point
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
from the beginning; from scratch
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
to add to one's circle of friends (or colleagues, etc.); to take in; to accept
multiplication table; times table
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me