head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
your husband; her husband
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
thin slice of meat or fish; (arch.) briefly salt-pickled fish slice
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
to telephone; to make a phone call
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
transactions; dealings; business
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged