fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
small grain; small stature or ability
in deep black; in jet black
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
don't worry; no worries; never mind
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
please sit down; please have a seat
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
polite; courteous; hospitable
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to hurry (up); to press; to urge on
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
smuggling; contraband trade
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
feelings; thoughts; meaning
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh