I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
metallic sound; metallic clank
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
preparation; arrangements
farming implement; farm tools
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
with a friendly grin; smilingly
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
elder sister; effeminate man
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
kitchen; financial situation
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
living room (Western style); sitting room
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
proposal; offer; request; application
to think of; to come up with
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in