1 still

2 as before

1 unexpectedly

2 to one's surprise

3 go so far as to

1 really

2 sure enough

3 as expected

4 if indeed

1 after

2 then (afterwards)

3 after that

4 afterwards

1 only natural

2 as it should be

3 certainly

4 of course

5 without doubt

1 obvious at a glance (idiom)

1 obvious at a glance (idiom)

1 not to accept as correct (idiom); to object

2 to disapprove

3 to take exception to

1 to act without taking time to think (idiom); to react instantly

2 to fire from the hip

1 everything clear and in good order (idiom); neat and tidy