cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
not exactly correct, but pretty close to it; not far off the mark
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
carefree; free from worry
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
to be away from home; to be out of the house
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
as you see; as you can see
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
offender; criminal; culprit
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to shine in (light); to illuminate
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to be bewitched by a fox; to be confused
cold (drinking) water; (glass of) cold water; cold boiled rice
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
skill; dexterity; proficiency
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude