a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
long ago; already; a long time ago
being very busy; busyness
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; and whatnot; and the rest
curl; curly hair; ringlet
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
letter; missive; note; mail
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
tone (of voice); manner of talking
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to manage something successfully; to be successful
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
to say no more; to sink into silence
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
stiff formality; set terms
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
central part; heart (of a city)