passing through without stopping; passing by
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
it's been a long time; long time no see
some people; a few people; several people
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
secretariat; executive office
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)
to lose; to miss; to forget; to be excessive
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
one's family; family member
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
start of work; commencement; opening
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
first meeting; first interview with
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
putting out the light; switching off the light
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance