beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
how others look at you; what others think about you
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
two times; twice; two degrees
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
to run through; to run past
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
about; concerning; related to; -ish
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to chase; to run after; to pursue
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
the same generation; coeval
close; intimate; on good terms
day by day; with each passing day; as the days go by
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed