knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
people; men and women; each person; everybody
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
hide-and-seek (game); hide-and-go-seek
tag (children's game); tig
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to make an appearance; to show up
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
modesty; self-control; discretion
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to raise one's voice; to shout
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
emperor; prince; princess
good humour (humor); good mood
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
helper; assistant; help; assistance
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)