one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to brush off; to shake off
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
how can (one) do something
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
innocence; being not guilty
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
interference; meddling; butting in
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
real intention; true motive; true meaning
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow