to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
schoolgirl; female student
several people; a few people
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to be greenish; to be tinged green
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to tear up and throw away
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
refined; elegant; graceful; modest; reserved; restrained
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
strategist; tactician; schemer
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
pride in one's strength or skill
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver