frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
account book; register; ledger
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
crisis in a battle; death
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
long; drawn-out; very long
tearfully; shedding tears
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
to let out a cry; to shout
particulars; details; specified items
pull; patronage; tug; discount
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
going to the United States
from ... to; between ... and; or
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
deceased husband; late husband
to put into effect; to put into practice
transfer; assignment; conveyance
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to hold a small dinner party
to miss out on going; to fail to go
assessment; rating; grade; evaluation
welcome!; nice to see you!
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
loveable; very likeable; like very much
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of