to half-rise to one's feet
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
rood (measure of land area)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to lose one's way; to get lost
first thing in the morning
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
determination; resolution
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to be worried; to be troubled
to make contact (with); to get in touch; to enter into relations; to come to an understanding
settlement; solution; resolution
along the way; along the road
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
each nation; many nations; many countries
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
petty; small-minded; stingy; poor (performance, etc.); bad; unskilled
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant