(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
to fall down (e.g. off a chair); to slip down (e.g. one's eyeglasses); to make a fool of oneself; to whoop it up; to be on the spree
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
shortsighted; narrow-minded
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
chief; main; principal; important
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
nominalizing suffix; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification; critical hit
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to hide; to conceal oneself
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
clear; precise; definite; distinct
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself