Meanings

self-willed

skill at administration

self-willed

coercive (high-handed) measure

tough measure

good at socializing

Defeat is inevitable for one who goes second

behind with everything

behind with everything

bad at socializing

social ease (facility, skills)

free

good at business

speculators' (speculative) market

knowing how to get on in the world

barehanded

persuasiveness

player's career

adviser

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