to take by deception; to defraud someone of; to swindle someone out of; to cheat someone out of
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
subordinate work; assistant; servant
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
jumping to a wrong conclusion
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to reign supreme; to assume the leadership (hegemony); to dominate
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
forevermore; for eternity
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
pillow talk; conversation in bed; bedtime story
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
my husband; one's family; family member
to ask a high price; to overcharge