smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
(political) power; authority; influence
thought; consideration; thinking
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
dullard; indecisive person
ornament; decoration; figurehead; leader without real power
depression; low spirits; dejection
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
companion; partner; spouse
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
in this manner; in this way; like this
devoted; self-sacrificing
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
just one person; only one
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to come and go; to go back and forth
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness