taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
sincere; earnest; serious
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
place of dispatch; place of origin
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
medical treatment; medical care
person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; saint
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
heated argument; heated discussion; heated debate
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
on countless occasions; many a time
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
neat and clean; tidy; trim
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
to become vulgar; to coarsen
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
groundless; entirely contrary to fact
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
not limited to; not just ...
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out