reason; logic; method; system; order
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
chastity; virtue; fidelity
to ask for directions; to ask the way
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
without thinking of the consequences
giving up; quitting; surrendering
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
(in the) confusion (of the moment)
to pluck; to pick; to nip off
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
approval; license; licence; permission
commitment; pledge; promise
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)
charm; incantation; spell; code that is not (yet) necessary to understand; required boilerplate code
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
sanpaku eyes (eyes with visible white between the iris and the lower eyelid)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to lose one's virginity (of a woman); to become sexually active
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture