slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
the world in general; society; convention
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
study; library; den; home office; reading room
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to get moldy; to get mouldy; to get out-of-fashion
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
inheritance; something given or received
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
in this manner; in this way; like this
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
surroundings; environs; circumference
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
rather; better; instead; if anything
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
settlement; solution; resolution
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish