while; although; (but) at the same time; on the other hand; half the face; profile
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
at once; immediately; right now
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
blank space; margin; blank canvas
mobile phone number; cell phone number
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
being startled; getting a shock
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
natural product; product of nature
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to have a talk; to tell a story
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return