to jump at; to be attracted by
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
being startled; getting a shock
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
that's true; of course; obviously
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
critical moment; do-or-die situation
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
in that manner; like that
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
(not so) much; (not) very
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to turn up; to brawl (in a play, etc.)
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
substantial matter; significant item
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
leader; guide; mentor; coach
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
spirit; heart; disposition
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
to take command; to give direction
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
impossible to do (although wants to)
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range