because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
way; method; means; resource; course
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
while; during; while; although; all; both
changing clothes; change of clothes
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
(top) half naked; naked above the waist
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
arm; skill; efforts; ability
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
to blame; to find fault with
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
but; however; provided that
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
(not so) much; (not) very
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
consideration; taking into account
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to open the door (to the world, women, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
proper; appropriate; due; suitable