news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
departure; leaving; setting off
note (letter) left behind; will
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
power; authority; jurisdiction
taking a glance at; glimpsing at; taking a peek at; quick look; peep
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
limousine (stretched car); shuttle bus (usu. to airport)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
on time; on schedule; punctually
this occasion; at this time; now
to serve; to work for; to attend
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
instruction; teaching; guidance; informing
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to be late; to be unpunctual
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to relax; to feel at home
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle