to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
experience; history; record; career
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
zip it!; shut it!; be quiet!; I'll shut up
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to check; to stop; to keep back
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
notables; dignitaries; illustrious families; clear; plain; obvious
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
drinking party; banquet; feast
to compete with; to vie for
to have a meal together; to sit at table
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
three persons; three parties
metal fittings; metal fixtures
rhythmical; rhythmic; well-paced
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
field; plain; prairie; tundra; moor; wilderness
talking in one's sleep; somniloquy; nonsense; gibberish
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
one's frame of mind; way one looks at things
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue