source of funds; resources; finances
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
to keep a watchful eye on
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
anything and everything; just about everything
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
all times and places; all ages and countries
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
that country; (arch.) nirvana
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
poor crop; bad harvest; crop failure; low quality (e.g. of literary works)
northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
out of character; unlike one
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
face; looks; vestiges; trace
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
avarice; greed; covetousness; raga (desire)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
administrative organ; administrative body; governmental body
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
military affairs; military service
school affairs; religious affairs
engineering; engineering works
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle