very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
memory; sense; experience
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
how; in what way; how about; questionable
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
pride in one's strength or skill
match; game; bout; contest
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
over-fond parent; doting parent
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to challenge (a person) to a fight
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
despite being a woman; woman as she is; (in a way that is) unbecoming to a woman; (in a way that is) uncharacteristic of a woman; in an unladylike way