it's been a long time; long time no see
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
exposure to wind; severe criticism
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
rather; sooner; preferably
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to live; to make a living; to get on with
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
that's the way it is; such is life
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
man; male; masculine gender
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
many; a lot; much; multitude
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
farm work; field labour; field labor
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate