to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
rather than; more ... than ...
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
estrangement; alienation; sowing discord; driving a wedge
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
study; library; den; home office; reading room
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to keep standing; to stand motionless
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
just because; even if; even though
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave