younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
empirically; from experience
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
good humour (humor); good mood
proper; right; reasonable
to make oneself available (free)
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
nothing but; none other than
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
to go on a fool's errand; to go in vain
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
to lay down one's arms; to disarm; to demilitarize
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
illegal entry (into a country); illegal immigration
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
illegal; illicit; unlawful
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight