air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
had better ...; had better not ...
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to be silent; to say nothing
to watch over; to watch attentively
such ... as; or some such
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
eye measurement; measure with eye
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)