recently; lately; these days
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
the other day; a few days ago
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
hearing casually; hearing by chance; learning by hearsay
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to pen; to write; to draw
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
to become excited; to grow lively
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
large feudal domain; large fiefdom; powerful clan
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
nothing but; none other than
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
to remain married for life
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss