to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
personage; person (deserving of respect)
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
what's that?; what the...
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
degenerate monk; corrupt priest
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to shoot or fire off an arrow
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
placed one upon another; piled up; excellent; splendid; superimposition; superposition
laughing a ringing laugh; having a hearty laugh; roaring with laughter
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
greeting; a fine thing to say
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
a little bit; a little while
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium