to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
my personal (e.g. opinion)
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
to take back; to recapture
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
pleased to make your acquaintance
honour; honor; glory; privilege
polite; respectful; reverent
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to know (someone); to think; to believe
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
impossible to do (although wants to)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
carefree; free from worry
element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to fall continuously (of rain, snow, etc.); to fall hard; to fall heavily; to pour down
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter; seasonable rain
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
pity; sorrow; grief; misery
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many