to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
no matter how much time passes
wicked tongue; abusive language
thrifty person; frugal person; economizer
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
no need to guess; certainly
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
precocious; precocious child
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to correct oneself; to restate
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to replace; to move; to change the position of
spouse; wife; husband; partner
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
the opposite sex; isomerism
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to tell someone's fortune; to forecast; to predict; to divine
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long