to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
formal; official; ceremonious
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
minuteness; one millionth
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
producer; grower; maker; manufacturer
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
shipping charges; transportation expenses
to be eye-popping; to be staggering; to be amazing
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
talented person; clever person
in general; on the whole; for the most part; by and large; almost all
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
dice; die; baton (of command)
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
diviner; fortune teller; soothsayer
unrequited love; one-sided love
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
to take; to catch; to capture