exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
genuine article; real thing; real deal
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to stiffen; to become stiff
negotiations; discussions; connection
occupation; calling; livelihood
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to chase; to run after; to pursue
sincere; earnest; serious
money-making; earning money
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
menial; meanness; servility; abject
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
don't you think?; indicates question
serious; severe; grave; acute
omniscience and omnipotence
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
respect and affection; love and respect
foster father; adoptive father
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to fall off; to tumble down