defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
morning; forenoon; just before noon
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
for this very reason; that is exactly why
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
hard worker; hardworking person
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
hating; strongly disliking
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
bet; wager; stake; gamble
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
-less; lacking; non-existing
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
good humour (humor); good mood
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
nice; likeable; desirable
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky