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)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
alone; unaided; away from home
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
other than; excluding; without
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
successively; one after another
firmly rooted; deep-seated
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
gentleman; well-bred man; well-educated man; people
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
military officer; naval officer
congratulation; celebration
Qi (kingdom in China during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Period of the Warring States); Ch'i
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
softness; gentleness; weakness