to inherit; to succeed; to take over
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
context (of a passage); line of thought; context (of a matter, event, etc.); circumstances; background
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
outcast; odd man out; pariah
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
planning; plan; project; arrangements
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
stationery shop; a stationer
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
detour; circumvention; turning movement
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
with tears in one's eyes; on the verge of tears; with teary eyes; with a hint of moisture; slightly moistly; with emerging sheen
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to slip out (e.g. of a comment, remark, etc.); to utter unintentionally; to pour from one's lips (of words); to flow freely (of speech); to rush out of one's mouth
restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)