to pass (of time); to elapse
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
momentous (crucial) decision
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
lord of a manor; estate steward
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
fee; charge; rate; material
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
dyeing; staining; dyed colour (color)
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
to join together; to combine; to join up
to add (to); to add on; to append
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
for work; for manufacturing
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
silk damask; satin damask