to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
core (of planets, stars, galaxies, etc.); nucleus (of comets, galaxies, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
other side; opposite side; other party
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
3000; three thousand; many
dealing with; coping with
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
more than anything; above all else
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
fair and square; open and aboveboard
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem