unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
irrational; illogical; unreasonable; absurd; inconsistent
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
excessive meddling (esp. by parents); excessive interference
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
being very busy; busyness
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
display shelf; display case
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
unfairness; injustice; partiality
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
scorching; scorch; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
vice; immorality; corruption
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
to taste; to try (food or drink)
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
uselessly; pointlessly; in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; idly
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid