not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
interior; inside; internal
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
care; precaution; guarding; caution
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
guess; speculation; supposition
bringing up; rearing; upbringing
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
to look upwards; to look up
emphasizes direct object of action
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
former master; late master
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
keep in mind; take note of; remember
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
another family; another house
however; having said that; but
lightly; easily; carelessly
with a clatter; clatteringly
to say; to tell; to state; to do
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
member of shogun's council of elders
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
important post; important office; key position
appointment; assignment; promotion
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
single word; a few words; brief comment