dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
tendency; trend; inclination
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to be surprised; to be astonished
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
rather; better; instead; if anything
man; male; masculine gender
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
in comparison to; rather than
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
this world; this life; this generation; present day
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly