sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to manage; to control; to cut carelessly (of a cook, surgeon, etc.); to slash about; (arch.) to cut around
situation; state of things; current affairs
to dye; to colour; to color
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
the West; the Occident; Western countries
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
contract; compact; agreement
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
plaything; playing (with a toy); gambling; activity using hand-gestures (esp. playing games or singing songs)
southern part; the south (of a region)
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
bronze or copper (color, colour)
locomotive engineer; engine driver
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to rise; to erect; to get up
adds force or indicates command
last night; yesterday evening
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable