weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
unanticipated; unexpected
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
to play a central role; to take a leading part
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
sincere; honest; faithful
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
womanizer; Lothario; Don Juan; philanderer; lady-killer
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
someone who is well-regarded; charming person; scam; con trick; con-man; fraudster
womanizer; Lothario; Don Juan; philanderer; lady-killer
legal wife (of a noble) (as opposed to a concubine); room for receiving guests; heir; successor
huge rock; firmness; solidity
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
briskly; quickly; promptly
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
eating; bite (in fishing)
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
management (of a house, store, etc.); administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)