decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to see through; to see the true nature of something
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
the big two...; two major...; two main...
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to crawl out of; to creep out of
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
high laced shoes or boots
almost every day; almost daily
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
question; inquiry; enquiry
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
presence; sitting with; being with
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
this occasion; at this time; now
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
smallish; on the small side
bent back; hunchback; stoop
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to pull in (fish); to land
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
biological child; one's own child
application; request; petition