to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
surely (not); certainly (not)
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
a little bit; a little while
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
great hurry; great haste; rush
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
... years old; age (of) ...
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to become decrepit; to become senile
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
either way; in any case; one way or another
finest example; the best (of); white eyebrows
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
minimum; at the very least
to choose (something) at one's discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
desire for money for one's enjoyment (esp. as a motive for a crime)
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
special occupation; principal occupation; specialty; monopoly
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
way of calling (something or someone)
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)