to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
toddling; taking tottering steps
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
history; pedigree; lineage
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
family; relatives; dependents; household
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
important post; important office; key position
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
pipe; tube; bobbin (in a shuttle or spinning wheel)
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
considerably; greatly; a lot
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
single word; a few words; brief comment
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
to say; to be called; to do
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
such ... as; or some such
tone (of voice); manner of talking
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence