well-bred; of good upbringing
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
unexpectedly; surprisingly
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
loading; stacking the wall of tiles to one's advantage
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
lightly; easily; carelessly
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
relying entirely on ...; using solely ...; with the sole purpose of ...; based on (mutual consent, etc.)
distributing; dealing out; apportionment
intelligence; intellect; brains
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
bosom friend; intimate friend; close friend
entreaty; appeal; petition
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
to take a veneer off something
absorbability; absorbency
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
sports-minded; sports-oriented
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
to open (e.g. path); to clear (the way); to break up (e.g. land)
level ground; horizon; field of view
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
high-quality goods; choice goods