tread on a worm and it will turn; even a tiny bug will defend itself; even the weakest and smallest beings have their own wills, so do not make light of them
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
taste; liking; preference
briskly; quickly; promptly
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
The Nutcracker (ballet by Tchaikovsky)
being somewhat excited (agitated)
Hoffmann; Hoffman; Hofman; Hofmann
to die down (of a fire); to be brought under control; to decline; to wane; to fall off
stereotyped; stereotypical; invariable; like clockwork; regular
konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
to draw back; to leave (e.g. the area); to withdraw
ingenuity; resourcefulness
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
to take command; to give direction
wood chips; wood offcuts; wood shavings; sawdust
to be plump; to be chubby
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
The Iliad (epic poem attributed to Homer)
short essay; pamphlet; tract
neat (neatly); tidy; trim
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
troubles brought on by what one has written
removing one's hat; admiring (someone) greatly; taking one's hat off to
fluke; chance; unexpected event; lucky shot (e.g. in billiards)
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
under the staircase; understairs