a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
reward; honorarium; remuneration
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
sense of values; values; value system
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
son (of others); boy; young master; young man innocent of the ways of the world; man of pampered upbringing; greenhorn (from a well-off family)
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
to sell off; to sell completely
premodern; old-fashioned; outmoded; antiquated
to die down (of a fire); to be brought under control; to decline; to wane; to fall off
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
medical cream; ointment; salve; liniment
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to be boisterously noisy; to do merrily (laughing, chattering, etc.); to shimmer; to ripple; to sparkle
anywhere; here and there; common; run-of-the-mill; ordinary
calamity; disaster; accident
a (single) moment; an instant
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)