not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
mask; disguise; guise; mask
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
raised leg; lifting a leg; (arch.) sitting cross-legged
these guys; these fellows
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
breaking off short (in one's speech); rendered speechless for a moment
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
that kind; competition; match
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
gazing at (in wonderment)
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
overlooking; turning a blind eye