no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
number one; first; best; most; game; round
that is to say; so that means
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
trouble; bother; annoyance
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
surely; certainly; without doubt
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to understand; to make out
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
disclosure; exposure; revelation
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
last night; yesterday evening
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
fine weather; fair weather