dubious; puzzled; suspicious
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
marriage proposal; marriage talks
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
close; intimate; on good terms
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
private tutor; coach; governess
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
now; the present time; just now; another; more
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
while; during; while; although; all; both
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to serve; to work for; to attend
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
established (existing) policy (procedure(s))
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when