bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
no!; no no!; no, not at all
heir; inheritor; successor
decoration; ornament; trimmings
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
skill; dexterity; master hand
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to shut in; to confine; to contain
what's what; heads or tails
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
participation; joining; entry; adherence
desperation; struggle to the death
this occasion; at this time; now
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
official business; public business
pressure; oppression; suppression
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
different opinion; objection
token (effort); something done for form's sake
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
private tutor; coach; governess
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
to live; to make a living; to get on with
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
this family; we; this house
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
outline; summary; gist; roughly; about; nearly