to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
snowmelt; meltwater; melted snow
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
circulation of the blood; apprehension
to see through to the finish; to be seen to the end
malicious (at heart); spiteful; wicked
your acquaintance; people who know
strange; rare; novel; curious
earthenware; unglazed (bisque-fired) earthenware
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
to forget completely; to leave behind
much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone
to go too far; to go to excess
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side