votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
while; during; performed in this condition
secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
condition; state (of health); appearance
to leave (a scene); to step away
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to cultivate a better understanding
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
internal or domestic affairs
urgency; exigency; emergency
commander; general; leader
dominion; territory; possession
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
to break down; to collapse; to fall apart
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
regarding with apprehension; viewing with anxiety
being the sole winner; winner-take-all
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
national polity; National Athletic Meet
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
invulnerability; immortality; insensibility to pain
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
court lady; lady-in-waiting
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal