as; because; with; due to
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
because of; owing to; due to
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
preface; introduction; preamble
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
destruction; collapse; crumbling
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to take command; to give direction
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
father; dad; husband; you; he
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
dullard; indecisive person
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice