to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
exclusive right; sole right
another thing; other things; another man's property
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
success; prosperity; boom
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to talk; to tell; to recite; to pledge; to conspire with
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
calling by name; designation; nomination
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
(apportioning) in small amounts
firm; strong; solid; stable
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
declaration of war; proclamation of war