undisputed; entirely; perfect
hotel charges (for lodging, not meals, etc.)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate
door; gate; opening; title page
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
place; situation; position; location
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
residence; abode; dwelling
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
guardian; protector; patron; parent
double room; room shared by two people; shared room
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...