that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
thought; idea; conception
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to lay aside; to set aside
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
composed expression; clear face
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
deep regret; great disappointment
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
way (of doing); manner; method; means
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to state; to express; to mention