escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
transactions; dealings; business
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
that; the matter in question
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
several times; a few times
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
such; this sort of; like this