resignation; acceptance; consolation
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
compromise; collusion; give and take; hey; listen; look
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance; vulgar; lowbrow; indecent
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
gossip; corner of the mouth
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into
detestable; despicable; abhorrent
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to find an excuse; to rationalize; to find a pretext
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
personal history; background; career
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)