at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
to put one's hand on; to touch
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
gentle; mild; meek; tender
woman; lady; adult female
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
lightly; easily; carelessly
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
help; assistance; service
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
bet; wager; stake; gamble
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
mallee (var. of eucalyptus)
that year; same year; same age
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
with a click; with a snap
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext