biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
strong point; forte; merit; strength
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
billiards; pool; snooker; cue sports
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
permission; approval; authorization; license
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; immovable
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
even so; anyhow; at any rate
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
princess; daughter of a nobleman
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
seat at a table; place at a table
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to get slightly dirty (all over)
cheap article; poor-quality article
drunk person; (a) drunk; being drunk; getting drunk
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
casual income; extraordinary revenue; incidental income; nonrecurring income; perquisite