to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
interior design; interior; upholstery
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
decoration; ornament; trimmings
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
in one's own way or style
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
whispering into a person's ear
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit