to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
elegance; taste; refinement
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
destination; place one stays during a trip
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
sad to say; how sad; alas
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
four-legged tray for festive food
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to talk (a person) down; to confute
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
festival; feast; carnival
at a moment's notice; readily
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
with a click; with a snap
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
financial power; financial means; wealth
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person