to sell like hot cakes; to fly off the shelves
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
main cause; primary factor
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
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.)
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
social life; social intercourse
really; truly; indeed; good grief
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
such ... as; or some such
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; immovable
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
even though; despite; when
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
high rating; good reputation
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
business; trade; operations; sales
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do