to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
economic strength; economic power; economic might
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
now that; since; so long as; because
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
breaking off an engagement
decision; determination; resolution
to be overcome with emotion
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
bubblingly; foamingly; sinking or rising while giving off bubbles; cute and chubby; pudgy; puffed up
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
feel; touch; texture; manner (with others)
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
the times; the world; society
rare; uncommon; not often seen
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
unfairness; injustice; partiality
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
participant; entrant; player; competitor
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
(necessary) personnel; required person