to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
looking depressed; long face
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
being startled; getting a shock
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
elder sister; older female friend
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
visiting room; visitation room
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
of no interest; not interested
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
bishop (Orthodox, Anglican, etc.)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of