small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
important person; strategic person; key figure
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to go out and away; to leave
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
not caring; not giving a damn
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)