it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
helper; assistant; help; assistance
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
sneaker; sneakers; trainers
to do up one's shoelaces; to tie one's shoes; to lace up one's shoes
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
such ... as; or some such
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
grandfather; male senior-citizen
gobang (game played on go board involving lining up stones); gomoku; Five in a Row
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only