unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
button (clothing); push-button; button
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
with a clink (click, clack)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
second (unit of time); arc second
stairs; stairway; staircase
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
hidden room; secret chamber
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
from one end to another; thoroughly; completely; utterly
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
library (usu. single-room); small library
dirty-looking; filthy; disgusting; squalid
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
like this; in this way; as you see
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love