something; some kind of; for some reason
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
large-scale operation; large-scale campaign; major mission
difficult problem; challenge
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
sincere; earnest; serious
proposal; offer; request; application
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
indicate reason; infers some protest
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
at once; immediately; right now
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
should; must; -able; probably; likely