a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
expression; presentation; representation; notation
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
only; merely; but; no more than
several minutes; a few minutes
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
body and soul; mind and body
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to shake; to sway; to waver
to step over or across; to overcome
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
slim; slender; slight; delicate
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to be reminded of; to call to mind
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you