cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
one's long-cherished desire
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
talking about memories; reminiscences
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
literature; books (reference); document
suggestion; hint; implication
foreign country; foreign land; strange land; far-off land
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
make-up; makeup; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
the same generation; coeval
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to compete with; to vie for
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
preservation; conservation; maintenance; integrity
collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
buying up; buying all of something; purchase on a no-returns basis; flat fee; lump-sum payment
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying