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Affaires, affaires! Дела, дела!

A French-Russian phrase meaning 'Business, business!' often used to express the routine nature of daily responsibilities.

на вершине (карьеры), в зените славы

At the top of one's career, in the peak of fame.

укутанный

Muffled up; wrapped up warmly.

заметно переполнен

Remarkably full; significantly overfilled.

верхняя полка

Upper berth; the top sleeping area on a train or in a bunk.

нижняя полка

Lower berth; the bottom sleeping area on a train or in a bunk.

симпатичный, приятный

Alikeable (likeable); someone who is pleasant or nice.

возразил

Protested; expressed an objection or disagreement.

внезапный толчок

Sudden jerk; an unexpected or abrupt movement.

скользил, плавно двигался

Glided; moved smoothly and effortlessly.

бывшая звезда

Former star; someone who was once famous or prominent.

скромный

Modest; having a humble opinion of one's own importance.

внимание было привлечено

Attention was attracted; someone's focus was drawn to something.