to mark the end; to spell the end
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to await; to wait for; to expect
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
discretion; judgement; judgment
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
being second to none; being in a league of one's own
top recommendation; something highly recommended
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
if so; in that case; then
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
January; first month of the lunar calendar
to need; to demand; to take; to require
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)