story; tale; talk; discussion
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
don't you think?; indicates question
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
alone; by oneself; on one's own
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
treasure chest; strongbox