to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
script; screenplay; scenario
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
good news; gospel (teachings or revelations of Jesus Christ)
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
troublesome; annoying; complicated
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to blow off; to be blown off
ordinary; in the past; usual; regular
literally; to the letter; literal
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
to comfort; to console; to amuse