to persuade by tears; to use tears to get one's way
the last moment; the very end
to easily defeat; to eat (one's opponent) alive; to bilk; to swindle; to dupe
independence; self-reliance
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to boil strongly; to be excited
verbal promise; one's word
municipal office; council; city hall
(written) contract; agreement
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood)
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
gem; jewel; precious stone
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
nut (as in nut and bolt); (edible) nut; nat; natural unit of information
use; utility; profit; gain
accounting; administration (of money)
realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
assistant professor; associate professor
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
treatment; service; handling; management