candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
Alice band; (horseshoe-shaped) headband (worn over the forehead); hairband
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
to put one's hand on; to touch
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
tomboy; rebounding; recovery; repercussions; rashness; incautiousness
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
level; even; flat; uneventful; peaceful; monotonous
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
walking briskly; determinedly
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
already; now; no longer; not any more
welcome; (warm) reception
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
odds and ends; all; every
sharply; harshly; stingingly
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
(another's) daughter; young lady