absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
genuine article; real thing; real deal
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
probability; likelihood; chances
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
general idea; concept; notion