2nd day of the month; two days
staying the night; lodging (at)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
again; once again; yet again
mental; psychological; physical
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
regret; repentance; remorse
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
such ... as; or some such
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; uninteresting
general public; the masses
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
the very start; the very beginning
several minutes; a few minutes
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as ...
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
to head home; to leave for home
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships