to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
so; like this; in this way
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to make merry; to be festive
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
industrialized nation; industrialised nation
stock-farming; livestock farming; cattle breeding
chief; main; principal; important
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
appendix; postscript; retrofit; post-installation; giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
parts; accessories; components
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway; take-away
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.)
another family; another house
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella