queer
strange
dingy
rundown, old
guardedly
in a careful manner
ungainly
clumsy
trifles
small, insignificant things; things not to worry about
gallantry
chivalry
keen
insightful, piercing, knowing
bluffly
said in a good-natured, frank manner
acquiescence
the state of giving in to/going along with someone/something
brusque
quick and sharp manner
reproach
to criticize
faltered
halted in saying or doing something, as if nervous to continue
mused
thought about something in a measured, conscientious manner
warrant
guess
conceded
gave in, agreed with someone
pleasantries
small talk
monotonous
dull, boring, the same thing
incisively
sharply, keenly
scoffingly
said in a fashion that indicates disdain or disbelief
evasion
the state of trying to avoid something
