embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
at least; at most; (even) just
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
rather than; more ... than ...
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
way of talking; speaking style
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite