as always; as ever; though it's always the case
old friend; old acquaintance
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
to happen to meet; to come across
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
present; gift; to give a present or gift
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
ingredient; component; composition
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
and; thereupon; because of that
how; in what way; by what means
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
nice; good; well-executed
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
attendance; presence; appearance
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
back off!; leave me alone!
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence