on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to make merry; to be festive
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
study guide (to supplement a textbook); crib; key
smoothly; easily; readily
answer respectively agreement or disagreement
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to mark the end; to spell the end
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to expedite; to encourage; to spur (on)
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
first person to say something; first person to suggest something
concentrated fire; intense criticism
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
morning coat; cutaway coat; morning dress (as opposed to evening dress)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention