immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to push (something) against
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
calm; composed; cool; quiet
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
knowing; (an) acquaintance
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
handsome man; actor in a love scene
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
person with an unhealthy romantic obsession
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
new discovery; new invention
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
to be softened; to calm down
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
living; lifestyle; living room
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on