still; even now; to this day
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
vexing; irritating; impatient
in that manner; like that
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
don't worry about it; forget about it
feeling; sense; impression
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
imagination; supposition; guess
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
guess; speculation; supposition
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
ago; since; before; previous
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
ability; performance; efficiency
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
prejudice; bias; distorted view
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to do together; to share; to participate in
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious