to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
idealistic thought (argument)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
two times; twice; two degrees
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
armchair theory; impracticable theory
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
a long time ago; quickly; swiftly
long ago; a long time ago; already
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist