to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
no!; no no!; no, not at all
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit
fully prepared; all ready
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
to control; to command; to get the better of
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
single standard; single base; single-feature show
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with