exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
knowing; (an) acquaintance
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
love passionately; ardent love; devotion
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
long-awaited; much-awaited
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
trying to conceive; attempting to get pregnant (through various means)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl