to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
Naporitan; Napolitan; Japanese spaghetti dish made with ketchup
postponement; deferment; adjournment
pressure; oppression; suppression
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
Remember (Pink Lady song)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
history; pedigree; lineage
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
gooseflesh; goose pimples; goose bumps
to get angry; to become perverse
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
deep affection; dear; beloved