a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
man; male; masculine gender
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
(social) position; status
right of succession; right to the throne
possession; retention; maintenance
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
sharp sighted; easily awakened
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
than; from; out of; except; but; more
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
(not so) much; (not) very