both (people); the two of them
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
secrecy; highly classified information
refusing visitors (esp. in a hospital); not allowing visitors
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
physical condition; state of health; shape
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to walk away; to saunter off
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
two times; twice; two degrees
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
personal; individual; private
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
from the viewpoint of; according to
pet cat; beloved cat; ailurophilia; fondness for cats
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to recover consciousness; to come to
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to be helpful; to be useful
to wind (thread, film, etc.)
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself