structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to thrust down; to push off
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
spine; backbone; spinal column
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
good old wife; one's wife of many years
to run about; to rush about
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color
sphere; counter for balls
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
(present) head of a family
snake; serpent; large snake
special; particular; peculiar; unique
natural phenomenon (phenomena)
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
evolved form; developed form
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
nostril; nostrils; naris; nares
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to grow restive; to begin to act violently