a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to be needed; to be wanted
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
recollection; reminiscence
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
to watch steadily; to stare
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
close; intimate; on good terms
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
elderly handyman; elderly manservant
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
sincere; earnest; serious
to put on airs; to assume importance
this occasion; at this time; now
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
recommendation; endorsement