yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
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
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
not caring; not giving a damn
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to be needed; to be wanted
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
chair; stool; post; office; position
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
real intention; true motive; true meaning
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to move forward; to move on
it is I who should say so