normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
speech; expression; wording; language
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
graduation ceremony; commencement
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
the other day; a few days ago
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit