quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost