not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
the same kind; accomplice; partner
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
strong-willed; strong of heart
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to fight against; to oppose; to face
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
anywhere; here and there; common; run-of-the-mill; ordinary
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
all present; all concerned; all of us
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
speed of a pitched ball; (pitcher's) pace
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
schoolgirl; female student
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity