astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
tattling; telling on (someone)
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
superb view; picturesque scenery
to shade an account; to add something extra
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
invitation; introduction; temptation
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
proper; respectable; decent; honest