wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
steady progress; rapid advance
very interesting; of great interest
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
prevention is better than cure; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; look before you leap; forewarned is forearmed; a stitch in time saves nine; (lit.) a walking stick before stumbling
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
serving tea (esp. at a company); tea server; tea lady
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
falling in love; attachment
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
flax color; flax colour; beige; ecru
feminine; womanly; female
calculating; sly; cunning; flirty; flirtatious
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
no!; no no!; no, not at all
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
difference between the sexes; sexual difference
as; because; with; due to
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to jump upon (a moving object)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
greeting; a fine thing to say
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable