to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to be needed; to be wanted
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
integrity; consistency; conformity; compliance
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
innumerable; countless; numberless
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
looking depressed; long face
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
single word; a few words; brief comment
to talk (a person) down; to confute
arm wrestling; Indian wrestling; wrestling relying on brute strength (of the arms), rather than skill
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip