to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
chivalry; generosity; heroism; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
having no idea; having no clue
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
together with; same; both; all; including ...
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
customer traffic; customers; custom
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
match; game; bout; contest