to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
golden and shiny; gaudy; gaudily decorated; brand spanking new; new and shiny
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
a step; short distance; short time
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
had better ...; had better not ...
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
small gate; side gate; wicket gate; side door
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
to arrive home; to return
chicken meat; fowl; poultry; bird meat
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
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)
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
what time; (lit.) which hour
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
index finger; forefinger; second toe
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
kitchen; financial situation
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment