woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
proposed solution; idea for a solution
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
hello; good day; good afternoon
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
2nd day of the month; two days
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
you (plural); all of you; you all
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly