immediately; right away; at once; instantly
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.)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to drink too much (alcohol)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
most part; greater part; majority
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
doddering; tottering; unsteady; shaky; decrepit; infirm
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
several weeks; a few weeks
the reason is ...; it is because ...
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
mental; spiritual; emotional
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
form; shape; figure; visage
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated