to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
a few years ago; some years back
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
ingredient; component; composition
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
health hazard; health damage
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
matter for great congratulation
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to raise one's voice; to shout
to gather; to collect; to assemble
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
it is I who should say so
approximate age; age range
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
powerful spectacles; strong glasses
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to shake; to sway; to waver
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage