plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
in that manner; like that
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely
before ... days (months, etc.)
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
if it is (the case that ...)
but; however; provided that
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
one person; another name; nickname; alias
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
bobbed hairstyle; short bob
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
older sister; lass; young lady
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
looks; features; (personal) appearance
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
choosing between two things; two choices
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster