pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
big talk; boasting; bragging
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
inside the encampment; within the camp
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
one who knows little often repeats it
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
doing ... until one goes bankrupt; doing ... until one goes broke; falling short of (one's reputation); failing to live up to (one's appearance); falling through (e.g. of a plan)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
cantonment; encampment; etape
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
being concerned about or mindful of
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
all night long; all through the night
with a broad grin; smirking
morning glow; sunrise colors; sunrise colours
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
script; screenplay; scenario
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
leading figure; prominent figure; big name; star actor (of a troupe)
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to cut corners; to be shoddy
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)