topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
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
southern part; the south (of a region)
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to be conspicuous; to stand out
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
substantial matter; significant item
society; the world; the times
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
more than anything; above all else
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
to sink (into); to get depressed
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
carving; engraving; sculpture