dimness; obscurity; indistinctness; unclear; unintelligible
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to become pale; to turn pale
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
business ability; business acumen
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
nonchalant air; unruffled air
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
sharp sighted; easily awakened
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
dismissal (from a position); discharge
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
to happen to have on hand or in stock
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody