My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
guardianship; guardian; (theatrical) assistant; prompter
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
the other day; a few days ago
knowing; (an) acquaintance
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to grimace; to make a wry face
that; the matter in question
how; in what way; how about; questionable
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to mix; to stir; to blend
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
dealing with; coping with
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to reach mutual understanding; to understand each other
marriage proposal; courtship
any more; any further; any better; any longer
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
people; citizens; subjects; folk
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
future (usually near); prospects
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number