immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to straighten up; to sit upright
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
moment by moment; hour by hour
complete set; all; everything
maid; helper; help; assistance
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
hostile party; enemy side
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
grudge; complaint; reproach
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
decoration; ornament; trimmings
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
to soak into; to permeate
to listen to in an ecstasy
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
virile; tough; masculine; intense
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
contract; compact; agreement
with a fixed time; with a deadline
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
regular employment; typical employment
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
to put someone to trouble
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally