to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
like a pigeon who's been shot by a peashooter (i.e. wide-eyed in shock)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
presence; sitting with; being with
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
formal marriage interview
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
connection; link; relationship
regarding highly; attaching importance to
recommendation; endorsement
at that time; in those days
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
infant; baby; little child
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
influential person; man of importance
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
shades of night; night scene
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about