slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
opposite side; opposition
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
detective agency; enquiry agency
finding employment; getting a job
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
talking while standing; standing around talking
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
disparaging words; derogatory term; insult; epithet
base (military, expedition, etc.)
to look mad; to act nuts; to seem crazy
with hands in pockets; idleness
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to have a talk; to tell a story
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...