to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
properly; in a good manner; sophisticatedly; seemly; in a dignified way
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
conscious; deliberate; intentional
body; physical system; (the) person
to throw oneself (into an activity)
to finish reading; to read through
holder of a title deed; stock holder; lease holder
together with; same; both; all; including ...
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
empty lot; vacant plot of land
enormous; gargantuan; immense; ridiculously large
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
dishonouring (a bill); dishonoring; bouncing (a cheque, check); non-payment
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
deceiving; cheating; fooling
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
complication; confusion; disorder
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to get credit; to win honor; to win honour
since when; from when; how long
to put on airs; to assume importance
restorative; smelling salts
to turn round; to face about; to turn about