now that; since; so long as; because
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
first of all; in the first place
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
older brother and younger sister
newspaper story (article, account)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
path; lane; small diameter; small radius
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
to be photographed; to be projected
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of