look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
without; but if; otherwise; or else
method of bringing up; method of raising
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
finishing blow; coup de grâce
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
manners; courtesy; etiquette
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
to use and then throw away
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
non-virgin woman; woman with sexual experience
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
thought; consideration; thinking
firmly; solidly; heartily
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous