long ago; a long time ago; already
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to intertwine; to become entangled; to get tangled (together); to become intertwined (of matters, interests, etc.); to become connected; to become linked
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
if you think about it; come to think of it
husband and wife; married couple
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
highest; uppermost; topmost; oldest; eldest
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know