on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
sharply; harshly; stingingly
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
composed expression; clear face
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
simmering; (boiling) gently
gem; jewel; precious stone
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
ardent; passionate; vehement
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
existence; possession; having; limited company
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
astounding; startling; world-shaking; amazing; earth-shattering