singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
woman; female; feminine gender
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to boost; to force up; to push up
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
slow; sluggish; bushy (hair); thick; unfashionable; lacking style
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to follow another's example
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to be worried; to be troubled
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
that day; the very same day
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
(some) more; even more; longer; further
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
any more; any further; any better; any longer
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
proposal; proposition; suggestion
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law