woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
because of; owing to; due to
distrust of (other) human beings
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
close to the wall; alongside the wall
in the morning; during the morning
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
in that way; like that; that way
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
hard to get; hard to come by
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
already; now; no longer; not any more
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with