to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
and then; and so; and; so then
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
jointly sealed covenant; compact under joint signatures; petition
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
biological child; one's own child
to have one's name entered (in a list)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
attaching (documents, etc.); appending; affixing
to use (public property) for personal purposes; to use (e.g. politics) for one's own ends; to misappropriate (public money); (arch.) to act selfishly
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
twice; again; second time
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
in one's own way or style
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to do something without any particular intention or mind to do so
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down