to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
as if nothing had happened
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
guidance; leadership; leading the way
corridor; hallway; passageway
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
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)
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
very rich person; the super rich
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
the same rank; equality; apposition
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)