very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
with these words; while saying
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
some people; a few people; several people
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
wall of people; crowd of people lined up (e.g. spectators); throng of people
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
breath; breathing; tone; mood
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...