thickness; profundity; depth
to be absorbed in reading
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
dust jacket; book jacket; dust wrapper; dust cover
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
labrador retriever (breed of dog); labrador
settlement; solution; resolution
favourite book; favorite book
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
publication; edition (e.g. morning, evening, special); published in (year); publication frequency (e.g. daily, monthly)
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
pawn (chess piece); boing; sproing (e.g. sound of releasing a spring); flipping through the air; tossing
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to do for (the sake of someone else)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
now that you say that; now that you mention it
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick