(political) power; authority; influence
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to grant someone's request
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
floral decoration; floral ornament
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
cheater; unfaithful person; adulterer
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
(someone else's) child; child; kid
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
main cause; primary factor
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
as before; as ever; as it was originally
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
unsigned; without a signature
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself