to turn someone down (on some pretext) without offending them; to refuse gracefully; to decline politely
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
right of succession; right to the throne
energy; military strength
to support each other; to support one another
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
Alan (member of an ancient Scythian people)
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
late at night; small hours of the morning
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to compete with; to vie for
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
school festival; campus festival
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser