proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
just a minute; small quantity
human; human-like; as a person
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
in person; personally; (do) oneself
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
in that manner; like that
loveable; very likeable; like very much
ironist; sarcastic person; sharp tongue; satirist
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
attendance; presence; appearance
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
not caring; not giving a damn
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat