structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; trivial (e.g. scheme); transparent; trifling (e.g. matter)
to triumph; to be elated with success
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to order; to command; to appoint
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
keeping oneself awake; fighting off drowsiness; method for keeping oneself awake
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
elopement; running away with a lover
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
Son of God; child of an emperor
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
how; in what way; I wonder
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
idiot; idiocy; profound mental retardation
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
(gymnastical) giant swing; all-out effort; frenzied activity
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play); to start (of an event, campaign, etc.); to begin
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to call in; to invite; to bring in
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit