origin; beginning; source; rise
indigenousness; being native (to a region); settling (of people); native; indigenous; aboriginal
composite; combined; complex
this world; this life; world of the living
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
meeting; greeting; welcome
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
wherein; therein; thereinto
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
battle array; battle formation; battlefield
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
most difficult; next to impossible
to pass (of time); to elapse
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
interference; intervention; meddling
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful