company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
distrust; unjust suspicion
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
middle and high-school students
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to make merry; to be festive
not limited to; not just ...
deep (of emotions, connections, etc.)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
close-up; bringing attention (to); bringing to the fore; putting under close scrutiny
equipment; device; installation; stage setting