to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to finish reading; to read through
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
invitation; introduction; temptation
hand luggage; hand baggage
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
various; a variety of; all kinds of; many; diverse
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
metal fittings; metal fixtures
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
limbs; arms and legs; body
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
due form; official; formality
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
neglect (dereliction) of duty; negligence
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
knowledge applied to evil purposes