just past noon; afternoon
division into equal parts; equal parts
to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
excellent sweet; confection of an established name
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; (lit.) cat tongue
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
to face on; to look out on to
to detain; to check; to restrain
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
the last moment; the very end
to discharge (e.g. effluent)
commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
not understanding; not knowing
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)