to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
arbitrator; mediator; go-between
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
to pass away; to join the majority; (lit.) to enter the death register
loading; charging; filling
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to step forward; to volunteer
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
grim; stern; stark; heartless
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
settlement of accounts; closing accounts; financial results; reporting (of accounts)
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
grasp; catch; understanding
had better ...; had better not ...
absence; disregard; indifference
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command