key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
voice quality; type of voice
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
introducing (a bill); presentation; departure on a journey
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to force open; to push open
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
interior (of building, room, vehicle, etc.); interior design
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
tribe; race; group (of people who share a common feature); gang; tribe (taxonomic rank); group (in the periodic table)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement