heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
chance; opportunity; occasion
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
first meeting; first interview with
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
captivating beauty; fascinating beauty
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
genuine article; real thing; real deal
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
2nd day of the month; two days
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
there is nothing; having nothing
to make a speech; to address
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
January; first month of the lunar calendar
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
you; (arch.) your residence
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
that; the matter in question
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up