to rest one's chin in one's hands
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
first attack; first strike; first blow
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
and yet; though; when; in spite of
classification; categorization; sorting
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
10,000; ten thousand; 10^4
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
important person; strategic person; key figure
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
departure; leaving; setting off
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes