to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
double; twice (as much); twofold
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to be prolonged; to drag on
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
heart; guts; nerve; central part
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to lean against; to set against
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
normalcy; normality; normal
to repeat; to be frequent
administration; medication; dosage
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
to lure someone; to entice someone
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
indictment; prosecution; complaint
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
doing as one is told; yes-man
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant