unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
calm; composed; cool; quiet
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
strap (to hang onto); hanging strap
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
retention; maintenance; preservation
operation (of a bus or train service); service; running; movement (of a heavenly body); motion; revolution
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
life; living; I; me; student
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
a few years ago; some years back
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
they; those guys; those fellows
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
racial discrimination; racism
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
tigers and wolves; cruel and greedy brute
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
(present) head of a family
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to become clear; to be made public
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
shameful; disgraceful; unsightly; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to keep standing; to stand motionless
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale