excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
study; pursuit of knowledge
(your, his, her) daughter
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
business discussion; negotiation
younger scholar; future reference
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to say; to be called; to do
to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
stepping back; drawing back
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
sincerity; true heart; devotion
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
to have a rumor circulating
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
to maintain; to continue to have
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
opinion; intention; thought