isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
company outing; company retreat
allotment (of land); parcelling out
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
scale; scope; plan; structure
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
two times; twice; two degrees
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
that; the matter in question
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to add (e.g. a postscript)
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend