simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
here and there; everywhere
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
two classes; double; two sets
birth; creation; formation
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to triumph; to be elated with success
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to have the privilege of doing
besides; in addition; also; moreover
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
is something that; is that which
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
alone; by oneself; on one's own
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself