unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
opposite; reverse; contrary
complete change; about-face
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
such ... as; or some such
first meeting; first interview with
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
living thing; organism; creature; biology
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to rule; to govern; to administer
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect