appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
so what!; who gives a damn?
practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
act of self-advertisement; publicity stunt
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
state of mind; mentality; psychology
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
sense of relief; feeling of relief
to bring; to take; to bring about