precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
really; truly; indeed; good grief
imagination; supposition; guess
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
don't you think?; indicates question
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality