bad luck; bad fortune; evil; wickedness
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
spirit; heart; disposition
know your enemy, know thyself, and you shall not fear a hundred battles
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
farming implement; farm tools
carrying out one's original intention
to take over; to hand over
dodgy dealings; monkey business
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
moneylending; moneylender
to snatch; to grab; to steal; to charge (an exorbitant price) for
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
to finish reading; to read through
acting ability; talent as a performer
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
to be a live-in employee; to live in; to live with
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
outline; summary; gist; basic points
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
I appreciate your efforts
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
official document; archives
misrepresentation; false statement
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
being disliked by everyone
hound; hunting dog; gun dog