to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
crown (of creation); apex; the best
to kowtow (to bow from a kneeling position such that the forehead touches the ground); to prostrate oneself; to give a deep, reverent bow
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
somewhat cold; a bit chilly
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
spot cash; cash payment; immediate payment (in cash); cash down
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
to cheat someone out of; to wangle; to get; to obtain
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
influential person; man of importance
different opinion; objection
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
surpassing everything; better than anything; to be better than anything
happy; cheerful; pleasant
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
hedge; fence; border; limit
great admiration; deep respect
form; shape; figure; visage