and so; therefore; for that reason
superiority complex; sense of superiority
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
words once spoken cannot be taken back
mockery; derision; ridicule
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
discriminatory; discriminative
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to toady; to be obsequious
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
last night; yesterday evening
to be formal; to be ceremonious; to stand on ceremony
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
thoroughly; through and through
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
clapping and cheering; applause
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to turn against; to become an enemy
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly