doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
surroundings; environs; circumference
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
together; at the same time; same; identical
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
older sister; elder sister
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
self-consciousness; self-awareness
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
this world; this life; world of the living
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
half the body; half length
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
question; inquiry; enquiry
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to