furnishings; implements; equipment
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
breach of manners; breach of etiquette; faux pas
state secrets; secrets of the state
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
to lend an ear to; to listen to
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
whispering into a person's ear
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to explain adequately; to be accountable
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
to call out; to ask someone to come
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
don't you think?; indicates question
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger