to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to say no more; to sink into silence
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
each nation; many nations; many countries
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
appearance; air; condition; state; form
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
still; as yet; as it has been
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
in the future; another day; later
terrible; awful; I don't even want to talk about it; without reason; inevitable; that's just how it is
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
the other day; a few days ago
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
draw (in competition); tie game
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)