to be at a loss; to be puzzled
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
go on!; right!; here goes!
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
simmer; bubble out; flow out
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
worst; poor and boring; uncool
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to spread one's roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.)
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
the place for; the time for; the level of
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)