cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
technique; art; skill; move
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
cake or snack served with tea
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
evil spirit (that can possess people)
to be ruined (reduced to poverty); to fall low; to go under; to come to ruin
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
(turned out) all right in the end
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
foundation stone; cornerstone
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
admiration; being impressed (by)
distant look; faraway look
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
on bad terms; at loggerheads
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
cold reception; unwelcoming treatment
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
to read the situation; to sense the mood
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.