to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
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
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
to lick something up; to lap something up
relation; connection; relevance
pet dog; beloved dog; love of dogs; fondness for dogs
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
close; intimate; on good terms
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
household economy; housekeeping; homemaking
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
sudden change; complete change
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt