to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to re-grip; to re-wrestle; to regroup (after some adverse event)
despite being a woman; woman as she is; (in a way that is) unbecoming to a woman; (in a way that is) uncharacteristic of a woman; in an unladylike way
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
selection; choice; picking out
management; administration; operation
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
portion; potion (e.g. magical)
deed; act; work; performance
persistence; single-mindedness
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
youthful impetuosity; youthful vitality
originally; by nature; from the start
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
emotional strength; force of will
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to attempt; to test; to try out
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity