an issue being settled; a case being closed
how; in what way; in what manner
speech and conduct; words and deeds
self-deprecating; self-mocking
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
walking briskly; determinedly
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to be worried; to be troubled
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
serious look (on one's face); straight face
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
outside of; not covered by
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
difficult to ...; hard to ...