tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
failing to be elected; election defeat; losing an election; not being accepted (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); rejection; failing to win a prize
by nature; naturally; by birth; since birth; in one's (entire) life
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
anticipation; expectation
the absolute basics (esp. in educational contexts); most basic of basics; most fundamental thing
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
to lose; to miss; to forget; to be excessive
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) ...; how can you have the nerve to ...?
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
of bad omen; ill augur; boding evil; bad fortune
it's no joke; gimme a break!
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless; nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
one's destination; place where someone is going; source (of an object); origin; branch office
trial; judgement; judgment
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
adultery; impropriety; (an) affair; immorality
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
to live; to reside; to inhabit
cohabitation (esp. of an unmarried couple); living together
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
counsel; defender; advocate
parental authority; parental rights; custody
divine right (e.g. of kings)
unloading (of cargo); discharge
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
flight; desertion; escape
to be tripped up; to be too drunk to stand
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad