fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
posing a question; question
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to stop (plug) one's ears
whichever one chooses; either way
to be too late; to be too slow
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
since when; from when; how long
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
living together; coexistence
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
heart pounding; chest tightening
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
during; for the duration of
to flub (one's lines); to be flustered; to be confused; to bungle; to mess up
(your) choice; preference; wish
morning edition (of a daily newspaper); morning paper
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block