retort; back talk; backchat
to touch; to finger; to play with; (arch.) to tease; (arch.) to make fun of
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
tea-ceremony procedures; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
of no interest; not interested
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to hold fast deep in (one's mouth or other orifice, often used in a sexual context); to bring in a man for sex
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
littering; (carelessly) tossing away
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
electrically powered; electric
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
teatime; tea break; coffee break
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
profound; deep; unfathomable
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
steady; sound; reliable; solid
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
Venus (Roman goddess); Venus (planet)