malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
(a woman) being gifted with both intelligence and beauty
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
weakness; effeminacy; enervation
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
leaving; quitting; retiring
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
number one; first; best; most; game; round
growing child's hearty appetite
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
advanced level; high grade; senior
start; leaving; marching off
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
knowing; (an) acquaintance
intercept; interception; counter-attack
locational advantage; advantageous position
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids