purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
talking about memories; reminiscences
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to go past; to pass; to pass by
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
garden (esp. with trees); park
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
story; tale; talk; discussion
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to make one's story to seem coherent; to adjust one's story to fit the situation
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
charming; fascinating; attractive
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
security; stability; safety; peace
food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
article; thing; object; property; real estate
choice; selection; option
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in