by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
wordly things; common customs; the world; the (common) people; secularity
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
having no idea; having no clue
to round up; to gather; to muster; to mobilize; to mobilise
how much; how many; however
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
rubbing one's hands together
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
bet; wager; stake; gamble
increase (in an amount of money)
to come to nothing; to go down the drain; to go up in smoke
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
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
to miss one's chance to say; to fail to mention
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
power; authority; influence
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
to sit down; to take a seat
gentle; mild; meek; tender
counter for generations; epoch
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
eyes mismatched in colour (color)
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
variation in color (colour); having a different color
but; however; even though; even if
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum