literally; to the letter; literal
to rearrange (classes); to recompose; to reset; to recombine (genes)
root; source; origin; cause
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
meteor swarm; meteor shower
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
Europeans and Americans; Westerners
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
curtain; hanging; bunting
joint together; opposite; facing
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to chirp (of a swarm of insects); to sing; to gather; to swarm
association; fellowship; change (of season, year, etc.)
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
blind alley; cul-de-sac; dead end street; deadlock; impasse; dead end
preliminary step; first step
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
princess; daughter of a nobleman
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
one-by-one; separately; in detail
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
immediately carrying out (a plan)
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly