to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to need; to demand; to take; to require
this occasion; at this time; now
calamity; misfortune; disaster
allied nation; ally; Central Powers (in WWI)
several people; a few people
to make one's rounds; to patrol
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
crude; rough; plain; careless; disrespectful; without proper care
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
visit (from someone); call
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
gratitude; thanks; apology
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
powerful person; influential person
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
youthful; young; young-looking
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first