Vocabulary

being quick to understand

to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions

hard to figure out; elusive; slippery; vague; subtle

after efforts in vain

strapped for cash; hard up

to ask for directions; to ask the way

to defend oneself; to protect oneself

to feast one's eyes (on)

windfall; piece of good luck

sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic

soft light

without compliments (greetings)

to fix one's affection on

to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love

to leave space (between)

to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference

to defeat one's opponent

to make public; to bring to light

late in autumn; late in fall

to fill a gap

to commit a crime; to do evil

to steeped in vice

to punish the wicked

to welter in blood; to be covered in blood

to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to turn over a new leaf; to go straight

with steady steps; with one's feet planted on the ground

to quicken one's pace (steps)

to flavor; to flavour; to season

warm color; warm colour

warm reception; cordial welcome; warm greeting

thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn

slow; weak-headed; dumb

to keep in mind; to memorize

bright; intelligent

to have one's hair cut; to cut one's hair

to bow; to bow one's head

harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)

to guess; to estimate

to make a hit; to have a great success (e.g. in business, with a play, etc.)

mutual attraction; being in love