the past is the past; let bygones be bygones
to hand (over); to deliver in person
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
knothole; peep-hole; (fig.) bad eyes; tunnel vision
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
literature; books (reference); document
auspicious sign; good omen
much; remarkably; not at all (with neg. verb); quickly and vigorously; unhesitatingly
quick change (of costume); quick transformation; turning suddenly into; (sudden) metamorphosis
one's living; one's livelihood
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
to count on one's fingers
long night (esp. of autumn)
to rain (or snow), keeping people indoors
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
working feverishly; strenuous efforts; furious dedication (to a task); (arch.) having dishevelled hair; (arch.) fighting with dishevelled hair
laborer (labourer); construction worker; coolie
preparing for winter; winter clothes
to become vigorous; to gain force; to prosper; to thrive; to be in heat; to be in rut
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
greeting the New Year (on New Year's Eve); welcoming the New Year
small pouch containing a paper charm or talisman
kelvin; measure of temperature from absolute zero (-273C)
dining with one's superior; dining with one's superiors
silver utensil; silverware
under the orders of; by order (command)
start; leaving; marching off
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
decisive battle of brief duration
true intention; underlying motive
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud