to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to increase; to add to; to augment
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
although I say; although one might say; although called
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
judge (of ancient China); judge (leader of ancient Israel)
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to coquet (of a woman); to entice a customer (of a prostitute); to flatter; to butter up
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
self-control; self-restraint
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
good-for-nothing; worthless
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
Mediterranean Sea; Mediterranean sea (oceanography)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to compete with; to vie for
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
no!; no no!; no, not at all
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy