one's social position; one's place; one's standing
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
single word; a few words; brief comment
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
boasting of one's strength
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person