once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
how long; how far; how much
to stare back (at); to glare back
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to half-rise to one's feet
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
serious; severe; grave; acute
just managing; with great difficulty
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
shopping; purchased goods
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)