scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
unique; peculiar; singular
to stiffen; to become stiff
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
infancy; childhood; tender age
kindness; intimacy; friendship
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to be worried; to be troubled
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
well-bred; of good upbringing
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
good person; virtuous person
nonchalantly; without a care
to put one's life on the line
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to be needed; to be wanted
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit