to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
sweeping conquest; sweeping over; conquering; invading
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
preliminary arrangements; spade work
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
self-control; self-restraint
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
carnivore; carnivorous animal
more than usual; especially; particularly
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
hegemony; leadership; initiative
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
voluminous; massive; bulky
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
not a little; not a few; considerable
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to warp; to become strained; to become distorted; to become crooked
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
early on; earlier on; from early
to have carnal knowledge (of a woman)