locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
calm; composed; cool; quiet
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
at once; immediately; right now
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
double; twice (as much); twofold
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
unmarried; not yet married
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing