to jump from one thing to another
to be handed down from generation to generation
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
to lean against; to set against
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
Avenger (pulp-magazine character)
criminal condemned to death; convict on death row
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
to help each other; to cooperate
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
idealistic theory; unrealistic argument
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
complaint; protest; objection; one's say; what one has to say; claim
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
to yearn (for); to pine (for); to long (for); to be madly in love (with); to be consumed with love (for)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
special selection; finest pick; top pick
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
last words recited to the newly departed; requiem; converting people to Buddhism
very young; childish; immature
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
practicability; feasibility; operability; expected implementation
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
empirically; from experience
defense; defence; fielding