close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
door; gate; opening; title page
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to leave (a scene); to step away
to refer to; to use as reference
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to desperately cover up; to hide at all costs
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
sweet and sour; bittersweet
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate