same type; same model; isomorphism; homotypy
veneer; outer layer that conceals something's true nature; (lit.) one layer of skin
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
strange question; offbeat question; odd question; funny question; curious question
late at night; small hours of the morning
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
(unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence; happening (performance)
efficiently; skillfully; adeptly; adroitly; deftly
toast; congratulatory cup
grabbing a handful (of); grabbing as much as one can in one handful; catching with one's hands
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to hit (e.g. with a car); to knock down; to reject; to eliminate; to refuse (e.g. a request); to deny; to flip
feeling; mood; disgusting; sickening; revolting
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
all one's strength; desperate effort; (lit.) strength one has when ready to die
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
to hang oneself; to strangle oneself
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
stock (of a gun); gunstock
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
daily allowance; daily wages
next; next person; (arch.) room adjoining a noble's parlor
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing
single cell; simple-minded; one-track-minded
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to rest against the wall; to lean against a wall
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
(doing something) for money; being mercenary