to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to be surprised; to be astonished
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to finish reading; to read through
older sister; lass; young lady
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
since then; from that time; ever since
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
and yet; though; when; in spite of
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to throw into; to toss into
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
editor (in publishing, etc.)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
reality; actuality; hard fact
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis