apathetic; lackadaisical; indolent; weak; feeble; effeminate
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
a little bit; a little while
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
battle of words; debate; argument; dispute
successor; replacement; second wife
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
recommendation; referral; endorsement
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
discussion; deliberation; consideration; investigation (into a suspect); inquiry; enquiry
mole; whistle-blower; informant; adulterer; adulteress
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
unexpectedly; surprisingly
vividly green; lush green; fresh and green; verdant; deep blue
temper pattern of a sword blade
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
successive generations; successive emperors
enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)
exactly alike (in appearance); like two peas in a pod; (practically) identical; spitting image (of); carbon copy (of)
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
to (physically) force someone to sit down
worldly affairs; everyday affairs; common cares; routine work; daily chores
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to live in disgrace; to expose oneself to ridicule
punishment; judgement; judgment; decapitation
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious