abuse; misuse; perversion
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to grumble; to make difficulties
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
old body; aged person; elderly person
senior; elder; person older than oneself
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
simple and clear; plain and simple
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
something painted white; white makeup (for an actor); painted white
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
shyness; bashfulness; shame
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
green youth; immature youth; novice; greenhorn
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation