look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
trio; gang of three; threesome
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
stifled (laughter); simmering
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
recovery; undoing; recall
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
under the orders of; by order (command)
mental; spiritual; emotional
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend