loyal retainer; loyal subject
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
(present) head of a family
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
thorough; exhaustive; complete
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
one cause; one reason; one factor
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
several people; a few people
affectionately; tenderly; lovingly
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
decision; determination; resolution
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health