securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to become inclined (to do); to be in the mood (for); to get excited (about); to take an interest (in)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
interest (in something); enthusiasm
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
manservant; male attendant; valet
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
considerably; greatly; a lot
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
design; idea; conception; plan
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
death from disease; death from illness
throne; first place; top spot; championship
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to