couple who are more than friends, but not in an intimate relationship
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
the same; the said; likewise
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
devoted; self-sacrificing
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
sweetheart; person in one's thoughts (heart)
in that manner; like that
unable to let go (e.g. of one's feelings); stuck in the past; regretful; irresolute
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
emotional scars; mental trauma
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
daily necessities; everyday item
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to lie down; to throw oneself down
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
funeral; burial; condolence
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
order; command; directions; instructions
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly