to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to turn completely into; to become completely
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
cleavage (between breasts)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to move around; to move about; to get around
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
dignity; majesty; sanctity
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture; (showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock; delay; stagnation
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
little by little; bit by bit
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
Sui dynasty (of China; 581-618)
innumerably; countlessly; (lit.) as abundant as stars
ten-year-old; ten year old
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
bust-waist-hip measurements; vital statistics
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful