taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
to half-rise to one's feet
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la
existence; possession; having; limited company
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
moderation; self-restraint; temperance
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
to help each other; to cooperate
tacit; unspoken; implicit
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
several weeks; a few weeks
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
side job (outside of one's main employment); side gig; homeworking; simple job carried out at home; (secretly) working on something unrelated to the class (or conference, etc.) one is attending
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
increase in production; production increase
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
explanatory note; explanatory text; explanation; caption
craving for the limelight
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
made-to-order (esp. clothing); custom-made; tailor-made; bespoke
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point