someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
public power; governmental authority
to cross the line; to go too far
matter of time; question of time
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
You'll regret this!; I'll get you for this; Just you wait
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to stay calm; to keep cool
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
parting; separation; farewell
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
what do you want?; can I help you?
clear; precise; definite; distinct
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed