useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
program (e.g. TV); programme
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to whine; to make feeble complaints
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
fully prepared; all ready
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
fighting stance; fighting pose
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
keyman; key person (e.g. of a company)
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost