to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
in one's own way or style
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
rare; uncommon; not often seen
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
in the end; on top of that
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to entertain; to make welcome
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
(doing something) regardless of expense
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
(someone else's) child; child; kid
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
leaving everything up to someone else
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
training; drill; practice; discipline