model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
perfect; complete; flawless
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to thrust before; to thrust at
black lustre; black luster
pistol; handgun; revolver
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
desperately; for one's dear life
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
close; intimate; on good terms
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
conviction; belief; confidence
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
since then; from that time; ever since
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
memory-making; making memories
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
secret; private; surreptitious