allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
that; the matter in question
local specialty; special product (of a region)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
first generation; founder
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to hide; to keep to oneself
complete set; all; everything
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
cold reception; inhospitality
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration