feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to change completely; to change suddenly
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
way of talking; speaking style
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
to comb down; to smooth down
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
aspect; phase; condition; modality
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
to say no more; to sink into silence
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
perfect; complete; flawless
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
hey there; I say; see here
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
it's been a long time; long time no see
to become hoarse; to become husky
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
security; stability; safety; peace
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
neglect of one's social obligations; failure to perform one's social duties; dishonor; failure to pay back one's debt
something like ...; something called ...
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons