cane; walking stick; staff; wand
pride; dignity; self-respect
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
this for sure; certainly is
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
opposite; reverse; contrary
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
transactions; dealings; business
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
you; (arch.) your residence
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
a cornered rat will bite a cat; despair turns cowards courageous
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
to say; to tell; to state; to do
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to apologize; to apologise
two (long cylindrical things)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
gossip; corner of the mouth
to pull in (fish); to land
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
wife (esp. of a prominent, recently married man)
difference; discrepancy; variation
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing