rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
quotation; citation; reference
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
heaven and earth; top and bottom
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
travelling alone; solitary journey
care; precaution; guarding; caution
in terms of one's personality; personal; character (flaw, etc.)
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike