provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to make a fool of someone
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
sign; indication; omen; symptom
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
very; much; greatly; a lot of
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
presence (impressive quality)
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around
severe; harsh; rigorous; trenchant; scathing; sharp
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
sore; erosion; ulceration; corruption; dissipation; becoming degenerate
having said that; be that as it may
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor