perpetual youth and longevity
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
marriage proposal; marriage talks
point in common; common feature
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
racial discrimination; racism
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
softly; mildly; gently; politely
timewise; temporal; chronal
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
eyetooth; cuspid; canine (tooth); dogtooth
(after) bouncing around from one place to the next
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
present continuous tense; present progressive form
initialization; initialisation; formatting; resetting
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
packhorse; workhorse; hack
owner of a horse (esp. racehorse); registered owner (of a racehorse)
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
very hungry; starving; ravenous
returned goods; returning purchased goods
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
simultaneous; all at once
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
sword skills; swordsmanship
polite; courteous; hospitable
to happen to meet; to come across
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all