to discuss; to find fault with; to criticize; to criticise
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
influential person; man of importance
favorite; favourite; habitually used
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
official announcement; proclamation
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to ask a high price; to overcharge
to be unable to bear (something) any longer; to be unable to put up with (something) any longer
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
one's house; one's home; one's family
to be forward; to be impertinent
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
something like ...; something called ...
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
just one person; only one
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to tighten; to press hard
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
to be helpful; to be useful
help; assistance; service
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)