to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
being argued into silence; being left speechless
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
inside one's heart; in one's mind
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
comfort; consolation; diversion
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
person obsessed with thoughts of sex
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
briskly with small steps; trotting
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
family; relatives; dependents; household
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
how; in what way; how about; questionable
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK