at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
acceleration; speeding up
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
shadow figure; silhouette
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
unidentifiable; unidentified
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
secretive; mysterious; furtive; stealthy; clandestine; sneaky
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
almost every day; almost daily
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
world; society; people; the public
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
little by little; bit by bit
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to relax; to feel at home
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
it's been a long time; long time no see
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
well-mannered; courteous; polite
manner of wearing clothes; way of dressing; way one dresses
destination; place where one is visiting
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
sudden change; complete change
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
feigned innocence; feigned gentleness; fake modesty; feigned ignorance; playing dumb
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
to live; to make a living; to get on with
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent