to involve or implicate someone in a situation, often one with negative consequences

to be concerned about or feel anxious for someone's well-being, especially when they are far away

to be implicated or entangled in a situation, especially a legal or criminal matter

to take the lead or coordinate a collective operation, project, or task

to pull; to draw (a cart); to tow

to involve in a crime, scandal, or trouble; to be implicated

to affect, influence, or produce a change in a situation or system

to tie down or distract enemy forces to prevent them from being used elsewhere

strained, implausible, or lacking a natural connection in reasoning or explanation

to restrain, tie down, or yoke, especially through emotional or social obligations

to opportunistically pocket someone's possessions and walk off while passing by

to act as a go-between or intermediary to bring people together

white-edged morning glory

a figurative force that pulls or leads progress, development, or motivation

to lead by the nose; to control or dominate someone completely

deeply worried; to feel anxious

morning glory (Pharbitis nil)

A situation where a minor change in one part of an interconnected system can affect the whole.

to yearn for; to miss very much

to make an irrelevant comparison or interpretation

unburdened by obligations or attachments; carefree

to involve or drag someone else into a troublesome or illegal situation

Altair, the brightest star in the constellation Aquila.

to yield to someone else's wishes or make concessions to suit them

to be caught up in or preoccupied with complicated matters or lingering emotions

to be concerned or to weigh on one's mind

to impede or hold back progress, often through distraction or restraint

to offer elaborate congratulations or a warm welcome, traditionally by bringing gifts such as livestock and wine to reward or celebrate someone

to put someone or something to the test to show their true ability or quality; the proof of the pudding is in the eating

an intermediary or matchmaker who facilitates social, romantic, or business connections

to be the least culpable person but end up taking the blame or being caught for a crime or mistake committed by others

tow rope; leash

restricted or limited within a specific scope, boundary, or set of rules

to be unable to stop thinking about or to long for someone or something

anchor lift (ski-lift)

to sack a home and lead off the livestock; to strip someone of all their belongings or livelihood through force or extortion.

unclear, vague, or muddled in nature, description, or logic

to lead

to hold hands

to be deeply worried or extremely anxious about someone or something

to drag someone into a situation or connect them with a problematic affair

genus of herbaceous plants including morning glory (Pharbitis nil)

tractor unit; tractor truck; prime mover