for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
village headman; village mayor
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
cooperation; collaboration
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
study; diligence; discount; reduction
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to squeeze out; to wring out
abdomen; stomach; lower parts; under parts
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to be enraged; to flip out
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
contest of strength; trial of strength
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to