cheap article; poor quality article
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
almost; roughly; approximately
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
in the meanwhile; during the time
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
while; during (the time when)
twice; again; second time
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
at least; at most; (even) just
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
fast-talking; rapid talking
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
some people; a few people; several people
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained