to serve; to work for; to attend
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
physical condition; state of health
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
regret; repentance; remorse
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
in comparison to; rather than
ill will; malice; evil intent
complete; whole; perfect; safe
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
name; given name; first name
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...