to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
modesty; humility; being humble
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
racial or national characteristics
to force to do; to compel
thereupon; shortly thereafter
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
single word; a few words; brief comment
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
the whole area; all areas
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
personal; individual; private
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
establishing; founding; setting up; organizing; establishment
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)