to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
social; societal; societary
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
unexpected meeting; coincidence
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
sharing an umbrella; under one umbrella; sketch of an umbrella with two names under it (equiv. of "X loves Y")
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
to speak; to hear a voice
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
good humour (humor); good mood