to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
fate; chance; relationship; tie
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
by myself; in person; by oneself
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
thereupon; shortly thereafter
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
originally; by nature; from the start
study; pursuit of knowledge
endurance; perseverance; patience