knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to invite in; to show someone in
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
middle of the night; dead of night
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
instruction; teaching; guidance; informing
to walk away; to walk off
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
to speak; to hear a voice
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
treasure chest; strongbox
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
perfect; complete; flawless
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
deep emotion; strong feelings
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
trackless; reckless; dissipated
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
history; pedigree; lineage
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
pride; boast; credit (to)
descendant; progeny; offspring
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
several years; a few years
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
all over; filled in; complete; total; clichéd; hackneyed; plaintext
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable