glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
to keep a watchful eye on
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
silence (not speaking); muteness
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
manners; behavior; behaviour
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
woman; female; feminine gender
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
single word; a few words; brief comment
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
a dime a dozen; two a penny
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
not understanding; not knowing
training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
cannot be avoided (of a problem, etc.); unavoidable; inevitable
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing