narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to roll up (sleeves, skirt, etc.); to tuck up; to pull up
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
attendant; valet; servant; follower
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
doing as one is told; yes-man
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
proposal; proposition; suggestion
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address