to lend an ear to; to listen to
of inquiring mind; eager to study; enthusiastic in studying
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
spell; curse; dharani; mantra
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
soft rush (Juncus effusus var. decipiens); common rush
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
to walk away; to walk off
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
along the road; at the side of the road
present; gift; to give a present or gift
cellar; cave; hole in the ground
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
study; learning; tutorial
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
letting (someone) die without helping
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
(political) power; authority; influence
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
decision; settlement; definition
raging fire; conflagration
bright red; crimson lotus flower
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
election; selection; choice
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
second; number two; runner-up
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked