imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
participation; joining; entry; adherence
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
chances of winning (a bet); odds
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
image; figure; figure; form; image
by means of; due to; because of; according to
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
draw; tie; quits; even; square
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
war; battle; match; game; competition
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
in the morning; during the morning
the West; the Occident; Western countries
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
theatre; theater; playhouse
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!