killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
pupil; student; schoolchild
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
to shove in; to push in; to force in
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
blur; blurred; indistinct
natural airhead; person prone to making silly mistakes
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
to move (house); to change residence
being somewhat excited (agitated)
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
dispute; conflict; trouble; unrest; strife
area; zone; district; quarter; section; limits
pushing forward (undaunted); pushing on (toward a goal); striving (for)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
(death from) starvation; starving to death
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
iron hammer; crushing blow
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
holding; gripping; grip (sword, gun, etc.); hilt; handle
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind