to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
meanwhile; in the meantime
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to practice magic; to practise magic
rather; better; instead; if anything
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
how long; how much; to what extent
to notify; to advise; to inform
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
power; authority; jurisdiction
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
self-interest; selfish desire
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
even if not; even without
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to behave well (of a child)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on