to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
shoe store; shoe shop; shoemaker
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
hostility; animosity; enmity
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say; it's how you say it
interruption; interference; butting in
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
higher rank; better position
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
invisibility (through magic)
along the road; along the way
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
estimation; criticism; comment
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
munching; devouring; gobbling up; (arch.) shaggy; (arch.) disheveled; (arch.) unkempt
nesting hole; burrow; den
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
shh!; shush!; hush!; shoo!; scram!
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
prudent; thoughtful; discreet