well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
rest; break; recess; intermission
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
older sister; elder sister
blow; shock; strike; batting
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
party in full swing; party at its peak
foreign enemy; outside invader
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
to glare at; to scowl at; to glower at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully
to look down (on); to condescend (to)