to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
fast-talking; rapid talking
question; inquiry; enquiry
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
back street; back alley; off-street
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
popular name; common name; given name
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
such; like that; that sort of; very
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
(another's) daughter; young lady
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
courteous; decorous; polite