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Trudge — walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

To draw a curtain can mean two apparently contradictory things: to pull it aside to reveal what it had concealed, and to pull it in front of an object, in order to hide it. To draw – and to paint – a curtain is thus both to cover and discover.

Chain link fence

Drywall — гипсокартон.

Burgeoning — beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
"manufacturers are keen to cash in on the burgeoning demand"

Upstart /ˈʌpstɑːt/ noun DEROGATORY — a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly.
"the upstarts who dare to challenge the legitimacy of his rule"

Inversion — a reversal of the normal decrease of air temperature with altitude, or of water temperature with depth; a layer of the atmosphere in which temperature increases with height.

Kier thought he was not an especially good-looking individual. He was balding, his crown covered with a wide comb-over, and his face narrow and homely. Still, there was something about his expression that made him attractive. He looked happy and good-natured.

Sneer /snɪə/
noun
a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.
"he acknowledged their presence with a condescending sneer"
verb
smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
"she had sneered at their bad taste"

“Oh, honey, I’m so glad you’re okay. What would I have done without you?” She reached out her arms.
“Let’s find out. Take your things and go.”