if so; in that case; in that situation
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to sniff out; to get wind of
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
a find; windfall; bargain
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
older sister; elder sister
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
to say no more; to sink into silence
to push along; to move (something) by pushing
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
machination; secret plan; plot; trick up one's sleeve
threat; intimidation; menace
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
scoundrel; rascal; villain
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
suited to the occasion; expedient; ad hoc
particularly; only; in the case of
having nothing; being free of earthly attachments
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
wallet; billfold; purse; handbag
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
magician; conjurer; illusionist
some day; hereafter; at some future time
victim; injured party; sufferer
assailant; perpetrator; wrong-doer; aggressor
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)