indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
talking while standing; standing around talking
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
(your) daughter; young woman
reception room; parlor; parlour
while; during (the time when)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
such; this sort of; like this
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
the touch of; feel of; texture
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to brighten; to grow light
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
furnishings; implements; equipment
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation