upbeat and freehearted; cheerful and magnanimous
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to wind (e.g. a watch); to give (somebody) a good prodding; to make (somebody) shape up
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
supportive (role); assistant; assisting
precipice; steep (e.g. mountain pass)
not be concerned at all; not mind at all; not care a bit
return current; convection; reflux
person of refined tastes; sophisticated person; man of the world; understanding person; man about town
to set aside one's interests
cooperation; collaboration
holding a position of responsibility
good-quality; superior in quality
to work out (a mine); to exhaust (vein of ore)
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
to be slightly inferior; to be a degree worse; to give an inch; to make a concession; to concede a point
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
skylight; dormer; transom; dormer window
inheritable character; inheritable; hereditary; inherited
(manufacturer's) serial number
amorous rumour (rumor); romantic gossip
Assistant Vice-Minister; Deputy Director-General; Councillor