hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
feudal lords; barons; princes
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
corporate drone; corporate slave
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
article; item; thing; goods; wares
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
simple; easy; simplistic; inexpensive; cheap
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
laws (of nature); (divine) providence
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
behaving in a way characteristic of teenagers going through puberty, esp. by being overly self-conscious; (lit.) 2nd year of junior high sickness
(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
decision; determination; resolution
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
while crying; tearfully; in tears
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
stirring; rousing oneself
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by