but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
the opposite sex; isomerism
in one's own way or style
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
stealthily; secretly; in secret
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
go that far; to that extent
proposal; proposition; suggestion
by means of; due to; because of; according to
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
route for a date; course of activities for dating couples
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot