to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
originally; by nature; from the start
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
insecticide; insect repellent
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
first meeting; first interview with
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
never mind!; don't worry about it
to be ruined (reduced to poverty); to fall low; to go under; to come to ruin
modesty; humility; being humble
to swallow (e.g. a story); to accept without questioning; to swallow (food) whole; to gobble up; to gulp down