to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
preface; introduction; preamble
to begin talking; to open up
because; for; the reason why is ...
processed goods; finished goods
habitat isolation; compartmentalization; segregation; isolation
untouched; unused; intact
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
on the occasion of; at the time of
different opinion; objection
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to thrust before; to thrust at
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
audience (with a person of high standing)
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
Northern Europe; Nordic countries; Scandinavia
finely chiseled (features)
(set of) facial features; looks
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
division; section; demarcation; partition; segmentation; subdivision
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear