the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
(political) power; authority; influence
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
breaking off an engagement
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
that; the matter in question
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
extremely spicy; fiery hot; extremely harsh (criticism, review, etc.); scathing
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
with a click; with a snap
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
curtain; hanging; bunting
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to loiter around; to wander about
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
wherein; therein; thereinto
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway