to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
practising martial arts; training in martial arts
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to wear a sword at one's side
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
hostile nature; inimical character
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
one end; an end; part; fragment
to make sense; to be meaningful
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
player put on starting list to be replaced by another when the opponent's pitcher is known
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
(necessary) personnel; required person
the right person in the right place