to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
arrogant; haughty; insolent
(social) class; rank; grade
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
originally; by nature; from the start
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
(right at the) side; just beside
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
older sister; elder sister
older brother; elder brother
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
several years; a few years
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
solicitude; consideration; concern; (excessive) kindness