argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
very careful; thoroughly prepared
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
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)
thousands; several thousand
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
relationship; connection; involvement; entanglement; implication (e.g. in a crime)
good bye; I'm off; see you later
polite; respectful; reverent
various places; several sources
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
punishment; judgement; judgment
blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke
sickle; leading question; trick question; sickle-and-chain (weapon); spear with curved cross-blades; gooseneck tenon and mortise joint; (arch.) noisiness
condemn the offense, but not the offender
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
very rude; very insolent; extremely reprehensible; outrageous
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to die; (lit.) to become a star
to knock down; to knock out
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
have a good day; take care; see you
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care