intelligence or information network
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
at that time; in those days
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
to be softened; to calm down
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
for dear life; barely escaping alive
since then; from that time; ever since
to collect; to assemble; to gather
long-awaited; much-awaited
rooting up (weeds, etc.); eradication; rooting out; stamping out
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
biological younger brother
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
the other day; a few days ago
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as