when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
after that; afterwards; thereafter
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
clearly; distinctly; vividly
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
coming out; emerging; being born into (a certain family); being a native of (a particular place)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
perfect; complete; flawless
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
start of a romance; beginning of love
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful