how can (one) do something
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to be hot on a person's heels
charming; fascinating; attractive
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
one by one; one at a time; in turn
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
authority; power; influence
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits