to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
thought; consideration; thinking
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
inborn; innate; inherent; a priori
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
due form; official; formality
civil service examination
job; work; duties; trade; skill
maid; helper; help; assistance
in that manner; like that
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly