with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to rank next to; to come after
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
neat and clean; tidy; trim
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
pleased to make your acquaintance
to shake; to sway; to waver
though one didn't intend (expect) to
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
bill (at a restaurant); check
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to loaf (particularly on the job); to idle one's time away; to dawdle
guidance; leadership; leading the way
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
furnishings; implements; equipment
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
low table; table with very short legs