minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
percussion hammer; firing hammer; cocking piece
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
form; method; system; formula
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
felt hat; fedora; stopping in the middle; being interrupted in the middle; prematurely going soft during intercourse
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
fitting (e.g. door, window); fit; succession; continuation; series
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
staying the night; lodging (at)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
theatre; theater; playhouse
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture