to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to be scattered; to straggle; to be found here and there
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
long ago; already; a long time ago
particularly; only; in the case of
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
turnaround (e.g. at the end of a driveway)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
mousseline de laine; light woollen fabric; muslin de laine; delaine
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
how; in what way; how about; questionable
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
talking while standing; standing around talking
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
calamity; misfortune; disaster
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat