not one to talk; who are you to say; look who's talking
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to begin purchasing; to purchase
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
incommunicative; taciturn
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
endlessly; ceaselessly; nonstop; incessantly
to mark the end; to spell the end
without cause; without reason
to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
trip abroad; overseas travel
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
maintenance checkup; maintenance and inspection
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to drag on; to be delayed
air route; air lane; by air; by plane
war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle
observatory; observation post
unconfirmed; unidentified
naval port; naval station
blighted love; disappointed love
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
what kind of; what sort of; what
to buy all (of something) one can get one's hands on; to buy up; to scoop up
to try out the food at various restaurants
secondary; of secondary importance