to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
eternal; everlasting; unchangeable; invariant
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to have a meal; to take a meal
feigned innocence or naivete; beguiling innocence; wolf in sheep's clothing
compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check
moving (to a new place); moving in; transfer (to a new school)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to have a meal together; to sit at table
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
take the opportunity to (do something else)
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to be helpful; to be useful
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
social unrest; public anxiety
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
vote against; no vote; nay
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
to be suspected (of); to be under suspicion (of)
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
progress; being under way
absentmindedly; vacantly; blankly; by oneself; all alone
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
shadow picture; silhouette; shadowgraph
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
as if nothing had happened
to be discouraged; to shrink from
informer; informant; betrayer; snitch
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in