count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
same family (race, tribe)
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
partly open; in half bloom
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to be needed; to be wanted
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
civilian in military employ
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
how long; how far; how much
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
counselling service (counseling); life matters advice service