century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby
two colours; two varieties; two types
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
fiery chariot; kasha (mythical beast said to devour dead bodies); steam locomotive (in China); (arch.) vile old hag
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
yen (currency of Japan); circle
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
consideration; taking into account
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
woman; girl; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); feminine noun
DOM; Document Object Model; leecher; leech
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
observer; watchman; lifeguard
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
rookery; breeding grounds; nesting place
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)