to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
irresistibly; suddenly; to be turned on; to be horny
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
existence; possession; having; limited company
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
book; volume; this; present; main; head
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
madly in love; head over heels; fanatically doting; collapsed; out of spirits
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)