to look around; to take a view of
source of information; intelligence source; message source
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
another's parent; another's parents
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to grow up; to become an adult
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
like an old man; like an old woman
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
complete stranger; total stranger
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
one's family (home) background (environment)
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
doing whatever one pleases
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit