to repeat; to do something over again
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
what day?; what day of the week?
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
public telephone; pay phone
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
coincident with; while; simultaneously
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.