a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
jewels and ornaments; jewelry; jewellery
Wouldn't It Be Loverly (song)
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
wedding ring; wedding band
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
point of compromise; common ground
for a while; for some time; for a period
herbivorous; plant-eating; graminivorous
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
celeb; celebrity; wealthy person; rich person; affluent; wealthy
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
mannish (esp. of women's fashion)
choker (type of necklace)
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
influential; powerful; popular; prosperous; doing well
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
casual income; extraordinary revenue; incidental income; nonrecurring income; perquisite
what's that?; what the...
showcase; display case; vitrine
to grow; to develop; to grow up
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
to tire of playing; to become tired after playing