carefree; free from worry
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
distinction; differentiation; classification
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
identifiable; personalized
hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
income; receipts; revenue
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation; deletion
homecoming; return to one's home
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
the world; the earth; this world (as opposed to heaven)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
flour; meal; powder; dust
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
advance; moving forward; progress
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
inquiry; enquiry; query; reference
registration; accession; register; entry; record
broker; intermediary; broking house
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample