I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
thicket; coppice; brushwood
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
going around; patrol; round; tour
to be found; to be discovered
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits