to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
emperor (of Japan); mikado
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); (lit.) to soil the lowest seat by one's presence
to continue to rain or snow
riding in the same car; same car
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
although; though; despite the fact that ...
obedience; submission; resignation
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
senility; dotage; decrepitude
to indicate; to show; to point to
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
degassing; gas drainage; gas venting; letting off steam; letting out stress; letting out feelings
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
to be separated (of clothing); to be exposed; to be wide open; to stand with one's limbs apart; to block the way
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
looking or acting as if one owned the place
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
person of doubtful origin
egoistic; self-centered; selfish
recklessness; rashness; foolhardiness; temerity; (lit.) without watching where one is going
to speak ill of; to disparage