insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
(being) empty-handed; lapse of manners of paying a visit without taking a gift
insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
box of sweets (usu. given as a gift)
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to quit one's job; to resign
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) line
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
rather; sooner; preferably
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
as stated; verbatim; literally
to happen to hear; to overhear
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
several people; a few people
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?