in the early period (of something); at the beginning
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
system; institution; organization; organisation
establishment; settlement
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
attendance; presence; appearance
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
to be helpful; to be useful
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to leave as is; to ignore
succeeding; following; trailing; next
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
departure from a port; leaving port; setting sail
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
application; request; petition
rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge; face-off
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
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