self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to apologize; to apologise
kindness; intimacy; friendship
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
most of all; extremely; supremely
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
many; a lot; much; multitude
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
very young; little; childish; immature
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
one's physical safety; personal security
manners; courtesy; etiquette
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
(your) daughter; young woman
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to be conspicuous; to stand out
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being