adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to marry (of a woman); to get married (to); to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
early on; earlier on; from early
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
acceleration; speeding up
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
(not) even once; (not) ever
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to give directions; to issue instructions
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
keyboard (of a piano, typewriter, etc.)