with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
considerably; greatly; a lot
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to unfold; to unroll; to open
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
feminine; womanly; female
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
(not so) much; (not) very
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance