to soften; to moderate; to relieve
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
maid; helper; help; assistance
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to be withered or nipped by frost
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
manners; behavior; behaviour
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death