unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
inattention; absent-mindedness
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
more than usual; especially; particularly
ardent; passionate; vehement
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
owner of a hermitage; abbess; prioress; nun in charge of a Buddhist convent
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
earning extra money (e.g. from a side job)
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
another family; another house
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
to launch a surprise attack
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
roots of grass; (fig.) places hidden from sight; grassroots (e.g. of a political party); rank and file