to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to kill; to beat to death
to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
armored horse; strong horse; wind chime; motorcycle
station; office; guardroom
risky; dangerous; insecure
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
uneasily; restlessly; erratically
to water down; to dilute with water
easy to drink; easy to swallow; quaffable
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
being unable to discern good food from bad; poor person's taste (in food); unsophisticated palate
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
generous; magnanimous; open-handed; liberal
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
addict; junkie; substance abuser
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
another thing; exception; special case
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to take on a role; to take part
shriek of delight; cry of joy
construction; architecture (of buildings)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
fee; charge; rate; material
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker