misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
boobs; boobies; breasts; breast milk
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to become possible; to become able to (do)
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
with a click; with a snap
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to become better; to improve
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
foolishness; silliness; stupid conduct; idiotic behavior
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
conscious; deliberate; intentional
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
none of your business; not your concern
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
unimpressive; unimpressed
laboratory animal; experimental animal
late at night; at a late hour
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
you could say; you might say; verging on the