to loosen the reins; to let up on (someone)
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
to be hard to deal with; to be an eccentric; to be idiosyncratic
amorous rumour (rumor); romantic gossip
to fall out and be replaced; to shed; to moult (molt)
desert climate; arid climate
droplight; hanging lamp; pendant; pendent lamp; swinging lamp
pearly lustre; pearly luster; iridescence
red deer (Cervus elaphus)
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
to learn the ropes; to get the knack
to have both the looks and the substance; to be a compassionate and just person; to be interesting and instructive
Twelfth Night; Epiphany Eve
playing with one's fingers (a guitar, etc.)
thatching; thatch; thatched roof
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
striker (triangular piece of steel used with flint to create sparks)
to engrave an inscription
leisure time; idle moment
given (e.g. conditions); given thing; data; sense datum