high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
departure; leaving; going away; recession
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
bill (at a restaurant); check
go that far; to that extent
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
how long; how far; how much
scarcity of eligible men; difficulty for a woman to find a man; man shortage
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)