don't worry; there's no need to worry
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
confections; sweets; candy; cake
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
blood relationship; blood relative
to throw open; to leave open
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
late at night; at a late hour
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to be cleared of a charge
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
to complain; to make a complaint
sympathy; compassion; pity
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful