underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to raise (usu. one's shoulders, with a jaunty, swaggering effect)
to laugh away; to laugh off
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
being disliked by everyone
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
sexual relations; physical relations; carnal relations
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
conviction; belief; confidence
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
in the meanwhile; during the time
I see; that's right; indeed
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
to think too much; to be over-concerned
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
considerably; fairly; quite
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying