to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
war; battle; match; game; competition
hammer; mallet; sledge(hammer); gavel
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
several people; a few people
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
consequently; as a result
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
society; the world; the times
for a while; for some time; for a period
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
invisibly; secretly; privately
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
treating (someone) like an object
near; close; beside; third person
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
naivete; simplicity; innocence
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
virtue; charm; merit; good point
to say; to be called; to do
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
source of revenue; financial supporter
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!