to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
working exclusively for; working full-time (for)
career track; promotional track; fast track; upward mobility
in the future; another day; later
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
lesson; discipline; example (e.g. set a bad example); revelation
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
speech; expression; wording; language
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
reconstruction; reorganization; reorganisation; reconstitution; reconfiguration
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
ignorant of the ways of the world
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
surely; certainly; without doubt
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
at that time; in those days
cliche; platitude; formula; set phrase
aroma; class; style; aromatherapy
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to relax; to feel at home