to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
omen; sign of luck; origin; history; dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
restoration (to original state or location); reconstruction; reversion
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
to cause someone to worry
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
after death; posthumously
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
broken; intermittent; disconnected
never mind!; don't worry about it
not caring; not giving a damn
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to be free; to be available
exploitation; overuse; abuse
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
closing time (library, museum, etc.)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
duty; obligation; responsibility
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
chilly; unpleasantly cold
late at night; at a late hour
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
tenth day of the month; ten days
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because