gem; jewel; precious stone
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
finally; in the end; on top of all that
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
difficult to ...; hard to ...
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
decoration; ornament; trimmings
excess; surplus; superabundance
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
general; popular; common; typical
don't you think?; indicates question
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
both hands; both arms; ten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
instead; but (on the other hand)