probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
how many years; how long; what year
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
description; describing; depicting
educational institution; school; academy; campus
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
in the same manner as before; the same as always
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
notches; serration; indentation; notched; serrated; jagged
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to strangle; to constrict
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
forced laugh; forced smile
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
lord of a manor; estate steward