to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
short story; short film; short poem
to talk; to chat; to chatter
library; book collection; paperback book
not included (in a compilation, album, etc.)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet)
sweetly smiling; like the smiling of a beauty; gracious
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
young; innocent; childlike
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
decoration; ornament; trimmings
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
moment; brief space of time
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
a little bit; a little while
empress (consort); queen (consort)
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
manufacturer; maker; producer
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment