being cleared (of doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
this family; our family; this house; we
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
proper (appearance, posture, etc.); correct; neat; straight; upright
tuning (an instrument); temperament
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
all night; throughout the night
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
visit (from someone); call
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
evening; night; nighttime
old soldier; veteran; old hand
request; appeal; claim; purchase
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
unable to find the words to thank someone; unable to thank someone enough
still; as yet; as it has been
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring
to promise; to abridge; to simplify; to reduce
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond